Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-13

Hazardous growths and obstructions prohibited; removal by Village

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Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-13
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant of a lot or land, or any part thereof in the Village, to permit or maintain on any such lot or land, whether the same is improved or vacant, or on or along the sidewalk, street, easement or alley adjacent to the same, between the property line and the curb, or a right-of-way, or for 10 feet outside the property line if there is no such curb, any noxious grass, noxious weeds and other brush, briers, obstructions or rubbish amounting to a fire, health or safety hazard. B. If any owner, lessee, occupant or person in control of any lot as described in § 112-13A shall fail to remove any noxious grass, weeds or brush, briers, obstructions or rubbish as described in such subsection within 10 days after written notice by the Village to do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Village may itself effect such removal. C. For the purposes of this section, any turf grass, brush or weeds on a premises in excess of eight inches in average height above its surrounding grade shall be deemed obnoxious and shall be immediately cut, trimmed or removed in compliance with the provisions of this section and chapter. D. Upon the failure to comply by the owner, the cutting, trimming or removal may be done by the Village and the expense thereof assessed by the Village against the real property on which such brush, turf grass, hedges, rubbish or weeds in need of being cut trimmed or removed are located, and said expense shall constitute a lien and charge upon such real property, until the same is paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged, and shall be collected in the same manner provided by law for the collection of delinquent taxes. E. Land abutting streets. No owner of land fronting or abutting on a street or road in the Village of Manorhaven shall permit any growth of brush, turf grass or weeds to a greater height than six inches or any accumulation of rubbish between his property line and the center of the street or road. Such brush, turf grass, weeds or rubbish shall be cut, trimmed or removed as often as may be necessary to comply with the foregoing provisions of this section. (1) If such owner shall fail to comply with the foregoing provisions of this section, the Superintendent of Buildings shall cause a notice, in writing, to be served upon such owner, demanding that the owner comply with such requirements within 10 days from the date of the notice. Such notice to comply mailed to such owner, addressed to his last known address, shall be sufficient service thereof. (2) Upon failure to comply by the owner, the cutting, trimming or removal may be done by the Village with costs assessed in the manner proscribed by § 112-12B . (3) If the Superintendent of Buildings has served a notice to comply on an owner pursuant to this section and if, within six months from the date of the said notice, the same owner of the same property again permits any growth of such brush, turf grass or weeds to a greater height than eight inches or any such accumulation of rubbish, the cutting, trimming or removal may be done by the Village without the necessity of another notice to comply, provided that the notice to comply sent to the owner on the first occasion specified that such action could be taken without further notice. (4) Each and every occasion on which cutting, trimming or removal is done by the Village pursuant to this section shall constitute a violation of this section by the owner, and for each and every violation the owner shall be subject to a penalty, which shall be and hereby is fixed at a sum equal to the expense of such cutting, trimming or removal as determined by the Superintendent of Buildings plus the cost of the enforcement proceeding.
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Plain English

Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 § 112-13 prohibits owners, lessees, and occupants from allowing noxious weeds, overgrown grass, brush, briers, obstructions, or rubbish that create fire, health, or safety hazards on their property or in the adjacent right-of-way. Turf grass or weeds exceeding eight inches in average height are automatically deemed a violation, and growth along abutting streets must be kept below six inches. When a responsible party fails to act after written notice, the Village of Manorhaven may step in to perform the work itself and recover the cost as a lien against the property, collectible like delinquent taxes.

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For Property Managers

Under § 112-13, property owners and managers in Manorhaven are generally expected to keep all grass, weeds, and brush on their lots and in the adjacent right-of-way trimmed below the height thresholds stated in the ordinance — eight inches on the property itself and six inches along abutting streets. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any written notice from the Village or the Superintendent of Buildings, completing required cutting, trimming, or removal within the ten-day window to avoid Village-performed work and the resulting cost lien. Owners who have previously received a notice to comply should be aware that § 112-13 allows the Village to act without issuing a second notice if the same violation recurs within six months, provided the original notice stated that possibility.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 112-13 of the Manorhaven Code places the primary maintenance obligation on owners, lessees, and occupants alike, meaning tenants who permit or maintain hazardous growths or rubbish on a lot they occupy may also be subject to this provision. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to maintain the property is creating a code violation under § 112-13 may consider contacting the Village of Manorhaven or the Superintendent of Buildings to report the condition, as the Village has authority to issue notices and, if necessary, perform the work itself. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid resources can help clarify how occupant and owner responsibilities are allocated under this section in a particular rental arrangement.

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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References Out

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Manorhaven Code § 112-10
Manorhaven Code § 112-18
Manorhaven Code § 112-13
Manorhaven Code § 112-12

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
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