Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 182-13
Pruning or removal of trees
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The Village shall have the right to cause the pruning or removal of any dead, dying, dangerous or diseased trees on private property within the Village when such trees constitute a hazard to life or property or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the Village. The Village may notify, in writing, the owners of the property and of such trees. Removal shall be done by said owners within 60 days after the date of service of notice. In the event of failure of the owners to comply with such notice, the Village, or its authorized representative, shall have the authority to remove such trees, charge the cost of removal to the owners and levy the same on subsequent tax bills.
Under Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-13, the Village government holds authority to require the pruning or removal of trees on private property that are dead, dying, dangerous, or diseased when those trees pose a hazard to life or property, or when they harbor insects or disease threatening other trees in the Village. Property owners who receive written notice are given 60 days to carry out the required removal themselves. If an owner does not act within that window, the Village may step in to remove the tree, bill the owner for the cost, and collect that amount through subsequent property tax bills.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Hamburg Village should be aware that under ch. 182 § 182-13, the Village can issue written notice requiring removal of hazardous, diseased, or pest-harboring trees within 60 days. Operators who manage properties with mature or aging trees generally conduct periodic inspections to identify and address trees that could be deemed dangerous or diseased before a notice is issued. Failing to act on a written notice can result in the Village performing the removal and recovering its costs through the owner's tax bill, making proactive tree maintenance a standard part of property management in the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-13, tenants who observe dead, dying, dangerous, or diseased trees on their rental property that may pose a hazard have a basis to bring the condition to the attention of the property owner or the Village. If a tree appears to threaten life or property, tenants can contact the Village directly, as the ordinance grants the Village authority to initiate the notice and removal process. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing resources can help tenants understand what options are available when a landlord does not respond to concerns about hazardous trees.
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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