Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-3
Prohibited acts
Operative Text
No person shall, in connection with any eviction proceeding or warrant for eviction, place any litter, garbage, rubbish, boxes, paper, furniture and household items, appliances or tools, personal belongings or other materials in or upon any public places or the exterior of any private premises in the City of Middletown.
Section 248-3 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 248 prohibits anyone involved in an eviction proceeding or acting under a warrant for eviction from depositing a tenant's belongings, furniture, appliances, garbage, or other materials in public spaces or on the exterior of private property within the City of Middletown. The rule applies broadly to 'any person,' meaning it can cover landlords, marshals, movers, or other parties carrying out an eviction. The provision is designed to prevent evicted tenants' possessions from being dumped on sidewalks, streets, or other publicly accessible areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Middletown should be aware that § 248-3 of Chapter 248 bars the placement of a tenant's belongings—or any other materials associated with an eviction—on public property or on the exterior of private premises during or after an eviction proceeding. Compliant operators typically coordinate with licensed movers or storage services to ensure that removed items are handled in a lawful manner and not left on sidewalks, curbs, or other outdoor areas. Maintaining clear documentation of how possessions are handled during an eviction can help demonstrate adherence to this ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 248-3, tenants have a basis to raise a concern if their belongings are placed on a public street, sidewalk, or the exterior of a building in connection with an eviction proceeding or warrant. If this occurs, tenants may consider contacting the City of Middletown's code enforcement or municipal authorities to report a potential violation of Chapter 248. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under this provision.
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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