Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-9
Maintenance of exterior of premises
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A. In the case of single-family residences, multifamily dwellings and commercial premises, steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. B. In the case of single-family residences, multifamily dwellings and commercial premises, all driveways and parking spaces provided shall be covered with crushed stone, gravel, concrete or asphalt paving and shall be kept in good repair, and such driveways and parking spaces shall be regularly cleaned to avoid accumulation of dirt, paper and other debris. On commercial premises, all parking areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt, and all parking spaces shall be clearly marked with painted white, yellow or blue lines. C. The owner shall keep all and every part of the premises which he/she owns, as well as any public rights-of-way from the owner's building line to the nearest public street, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, broom-swept and free from litter, rubbish, paper, dirt, garbage and junk and, except for public improvements, in good repair. D. In addition to a property owner keeping every part of his/her property maintained, the property owner is also required to maintain his/her lawn, including rear and side yards, and shall also be responsible to maintain the grass on any public right-of-way from the owner's building line to the nearest public street. Grass shall not be permitted to exceed 10 inches. E. The owner shall keep all and every part of the premises which he/she owns free from dead or incurably diseased trees and shall be responsible to take the dead and/or diseased trees down and/or remove and destroy the diseased portion thereof.
Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 § 142-9 establishes exterior maintenance standards for residential and commercial properties. Paved surfaces, driveways, and parking areas must be kept safe, clean, and in good repair, with commercial lots specifically required to use concrete or asphalt and clearly marked spaces. Property owners are also responsible for maintaining lawns and public rights-of-way up to the nearest street, keeping grass under 10 inches, and removing dead or incurably diseased trees from their premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 142 § 142-9, compliant property operators generally ensure that all paved surfaces—steps, walks, driveways, and parking areas—are surfaced with approved materials, kept in good repair, and regularly cleared of debris. On commercial properties, operators typically use concrete or asphalt for parking areas and maintain clearly painted space markings in white, yellow, or blue. Owners also routinely mow lawns and the adjacent public right-of-way to stay below the 10-inch grass limit, and promptly address dead or diseased trees on their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 142 § 142-9 places exterior maintenance obligations squarely on property owners, which means tenants in multifamily dwellings have an interest in whether shared walkways, driveways, and common outdoor areas are kept safe and clean. If exterior conditions appear to fall short of these standards—such as unsafe paving, overgrown grass, or hazardous trees—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting Saugerties Village code enforcement to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available when a landlord does not appear to be meeting these obligations.
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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