Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-48
Mandatory window guards
Operative Text
A. No communication from a landlord to a tenant shall indicate that the installation of window guards is optional or in any manner dependent upon payments by the tenant. B. Landlords shall not impose any type of precondition, such as fees, or any other psychological deterrent, preliminary or subsequent to the installation of window guards.
Under Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-48, landlords are prohibited from suggesting to tenants—through any communication—that window guard installation is optional or contingent on tenant payment. The rule also bars landlords from attaching any preconditions, fees, or other deterrents to the installation process, whether those conditions come before or after the guards are put in place. In effect, the provision treats window guard installation as a non-negotiable obligation that cannot be shifted onto tenants financially or psychologically.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-48, compliant property operators in Freeport ensure that no written notice, lease clause, or verbal communication implies that window guards are optional or that tenants bear any cost for them. Operators also avoid attaching fees, deposits, or any other conditions—before or after installation—that could discourage a tenant from requesting or accepting window guards. Reviewing all tenant-facing communications and lease documents to remove any language that could be read as making installation conditional is a standard practice for operators seeking to comply with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-48 of the Freeport Code gives tenants a clear right to window guard installation without being charged fees or subjected to any preconditions. If a landlord's communication suggests that guards are optional, cost extra, or requires any preliminary steps from the tenant, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this rule has been violated can document the relevant communications and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation