Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-37
Maintenance of yards, lawns and courts
Operative Text
A. Yards, lawns and courts shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation insofar as said occupant occupies or controls said yards, lawns and courts or any part thereof. The maximum allowable height for grass or weeds on any yard, lawn or court or any part thereof shall be 10 inches. B. Undeveloped lots or portions thereof shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation. The maximum allowable height for grass or weeds on any undeveloped lot or any part thereof shall be 10 inches.
Section 160-37 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances establishes cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards for yards, lawns, courts, and undeveloped lots. Grass and weeds on any of these areas may not exceed 10 inches in height. The rule applies both to occupied properties—where responsibility falls on whoever controls the outdoor space—and to undeveloped lots, which must also be kept free from infestation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 160-37, property owners and managers are generally expected to schedule regular lawn and vegetation maintenance so that grass and weeds never exceed the 10-inch maximum on yards, lawns, courts, or undeveloped lots they own or control. Compliant operators typically keep records of maintenance activity and address infestations promptly to meet the sanitary and safety standards the ordinance requires. Owners of undeveloped parcels should note that the 10-inch height limit and cleanliness requirements apply to those lots as well, not just occupied residential properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-37 places responsibility for yard, lawn, and court maintenance on the occupant who controls those outdoor areas, which means tenants who have been given control of such spaces may bear some obligation under this provision. If a landlord retains control of shared or common outdoor areas that fall out of compliance—such as grass exceeding 10 inches or an infestation—tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local code enforcement in Endicott. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how responsibility is allocated between landlord and tenant in a specific lease arrangement and what complaint 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.
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