Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-10
Exterior areas
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(A) Sanitation. All exterior areas of property shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. An occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. (B) Grading and drainage. Property shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water either on the property or within any structure located thereon, except for retention areas and reservoirs. (C) Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans and blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon adjacent public or private property, or in the spaces of a another tenant. (D) Accessory structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
Section 124-10 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 124 establishes baseline maintenance standards for the exterior areas of all properties. It requires that grounds be kept clean and sanitary, that land be graded to prevent soil erosion and standing water, that exhaust systems not discharge waste gases or materials onto neighboring properties or into other tenants' spaces, and that accessory structures such as detached garages, fences, and walls remain structurally sound. Both property owners and the occupants who control a given portion of the exterior share responsibility for meeting these standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 124-10, compliant property operators generally ensure that all exterior grounds are regularly cleared of debris and hazards, that site grading and drainage systems are inspected and maintained to prevent erosion and stagnant water accumulation, and that exhaust vents, fans, and blowers are directed away from neighboring properties and other tenants' spaces. Accessory structures—including detached garages, fences, and walls—are kept in structurally sound condition and repaired promptly when deterioration is observed. Routine exterior inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices among operators seeking to stay in 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 124-10 makes clear that occupants share responsibility for keeping the exterior areas they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition, and that they are also protected from exhaust discharges directed into their spaces from pipes, fans, or blowers. If an exterior area, drainage issue, or accessory structure on the property falls into disrepair or creates a sanitary hazard, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when communicating with their landlord or a local code enforcement authority in Huntington. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's property maintenance code can help occupants understand the general enforcement paths available to them under Chapter 124.
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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