Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-45
Domestic animals and pets
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Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner and shall not be permitted to run at large.
Section 245-45 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes that domestic animals and pets must be kept in a suitable, controlled manner within the village. The rule prohibits animals from roaming freely without restraint or supervision. This applies broadly to any household keeping animals on residential property.
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Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-45, compliant property operators generally include pet and animal policies in lease agreements that require tenants to keep animals properly contained and under control at all times. Operators typically document any observed violations and communicate expectations to tenants regarding restraint and supervision of animals on the premises. Maintaining clear lease language aligned with § 245-45 helps ensure the property meets local code standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-45 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances gives the village a basis to require that any animals kept on a rental property be properly contained and not allowed to roam freely. Tenants who observe animals running at large — whether their own or a neighbor's — may report the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement or animal control authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how this provision interacts with lease terms or housing code complaints.
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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