Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 155-7
Cleaning of roofs, yards, courts and other open spaces
Operative Text
A. The owner of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, and the occupant of a single-family dwelling shall keep the roof, yard, courts and other open spaces clean and free from dirt, filth, garbage or other offensive material. B. The owner of a dwelling shall maintain the public parts in a clean and sanitary condition. C. The occupant of a dwelling shall maintain the dwelling unit which he or she occupies and controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 § 155-7 establishes cleanliness responsibilities for both property owners and occupants. Owners of multi-unit dwellings must keep roofs, yards, courts, and other open spaces—as well as all common or public areas—free from dirt, filth, garbage, and offensive material. Occupants, whether in a single-family home or a rental unit, are likewise responsible for keeping the spaces they occupy and control in a clean and sanitary condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 155-7, owners of dwellings with two or more units are generally expected to maintain roofs, yards, courts, open spaces, and all public or common areas in a clean and sanitary state. Compliant operators typically establish regular cleaning schedules for shared spaces, promptly remove accumulated garbage or debris, and document maintenance activities. Keeping records of inspections and remediation efforts can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 155-7 places a cleanliness obligation on occupants as well as owners: tenants are responsible for maintaining the dwelling unit they occupy and control in a clean and sanitary condition. If a landlord is failing to keep common areas, yards, or other shared spaces clean as required by this provision, tenants may have grounds to raise that failure through local code enforcement channels or a tenant-rights organization. Reviewing the full text of ch. 155 and consulting a tenant-rights resource can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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