Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-15
Failure to comply
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In addition to the penalty specified above, should any owner or occupant fail or neglect to comply with the provisions of this article within 24 hours after written notice to that effect by the Board of Trustees, the Village shall have the right to remove the brush, rubbish, weeds, rag weeds, tall grass and/or other materials and assess the cost thereof to the property so benefited.
Section 310-15 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a secondary enforcement mechanism for property maintenance violations. If an owner or occupant does not address prohibited vegetation or debris—such as brush, rubbish, weeds, or tall grass—within 24 hours of receiving written notice from the Board of Trustees, the Village itself may step in and perform the cleanup. The cost of that work is then charged back against the property that benefited from the removal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-15, a compliant property owner acts promptly upon receiving any written notice from the Board of Trustees, ensuring that brush, rubbish, weeds, ragweed, tall grass, or similar materials are cleared within the 24-hour window specified. Operators who manage multiple properties generally maintain routine inspection schedules so that vegetation and debris issues are caught before a notice is ever issued. Failing to meet the 24-hour deadline can result in the Village performing the work and placing the associated costs as a charge against the property, on top of any other penalties already applicable under the article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-15 applies to 'occupants' as well as owners, meaning tenants may also receive written notice from the Board of Trustees and face the same 24-hour compliance window. If a tenant believes a landlord's failure to maintain the property is the root cause of a violation, tenant-rights organizations or local housing counselors can help clarify how responsibilities are allocated between owners and occupants under the broader article. Tenants who receive a notice under § 310-15 may wish to document the condition of the property and any communications with their landlord, as those records can be relevant if a dispute arises over who bears responsibility for the cleanup costs.
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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