New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-48
Costs for removal
Operative Text
The total cost of removal by the Village of brush, grass, weeds, rubbish, etc., in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the Village, failing which, the cost plus all costs in connection with collection of such removal costs, including any disbursements and fees, may be assessed upon the real property on which such brush, grass, weeds, rubbish, etc., are found and shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged, which lien shall be collected by the Village Treasurer in the manner provided by law for the collection of delinquent taxes. A notation of such lien shall be entered on the tax roll affecting the property involved.
Under New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-48, when the Village removes brush, grass, weeds, rubbish, or similar material from a property, the property owner is responsible for reimbursing the Village for the full cost of that removal. If the owner does not pay, the Village may place a lien on the property for the removal costs plus any associated collection fees and disbursements. That lien remains attached to the property until it is paid off or otherwise resolved, and it is collected through the same process used for delinquent taxes, with a notation entered on the tax roll.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 139 § 139-48 generally ensure that brush, grass, weeds, and rubbish are cleared from their properties before the Village finds it necessary to intervene. Compliant operators keep records of any maintenance performed so they can demonstrate timely action if a question arises. Failing to address such conditions can result in Village-initiated removal, followed by a lien on the property that accrues collection costs and is treated similarly to unpaid taxes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should be aware that ch. 139 § 139-48 places the financial responsibility for Village-initiated removal of brush, weeds, rubbish, and similar material on the property owner, not the tenant directly. If a lien is placed on the property as a result of unpaid removal costs, it could signal broader property-management issues worth noting. Tenants who believe their landlord's failure to maintain the property is affecting their living conditions may consider contacting the Village, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing counselor to understand what options may be available.
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.
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