Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-23
Junk
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A. Refrigerators, and similar equipment with locking mechanisms, shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises accessible to children, without first removing the locking devices or the hinges of the doors. B. Junked vehicles, unregistered vehicles, equipment and materials shall not be stored in common, shared and/or open areas of premises.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-23 establishes two related rules about junk on residential premises. First, appliances such as refrigerators that have locking mechanisms cannot be left, abandoned, or stored where children can access them unless the locks or door hinges have been removed. Second, junked or unregistered vehicles, equipment, and materials are prohibited from being kept in common, shared, or open areas of a property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 240-23, compliant property operators ensure that any discarded or stored appliance with a locking mechanism—such as a refrigerator—has its locks or hinges removed before it is placed anywhere children might reach it. Operators also keep common areas, shared spaces, and open areas of their properties free of junked vehicles, unregistered vehicles, and accumulated equipment or materials. Routine property inspections help operators identify and address these conditions before they become code violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 240-23 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when common or shared areas of their building or property contain junked vehicles, unregistered vehicles, or piled equipment and materials, or when appliances with intact locking mechanisms are left accessible to children. Tenants who observe these conditions may report them to the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and act on such complaints. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburgh housing code can help residents understand the general options available to them.
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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