Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-47
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, equipment and materials shall not be stored in open areas of premises, nor shall unregistered vehicles be stored for more than 30 days.
Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-47 establishes two distinct rules about junk on residential premises. First, refrigerators and similar appliances with locking mechanisms must have their locks or door hinges removed before being discarded, abandoned, or stored anywhere children can access them. Second, junked vehicles, equipment, and materials may not be stored in open outdoor areas, and unregistered vehicles may not remain on a property for more than 30 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-47, compliant property operators ensure that any refrigerator or locking appliance being discarded or stored in a child-accessible area has its locking device or door hinges fully removed before placement. Operators also routinely inspect open areas of their properties to confirm that junked vehicles, equipment, and materials are not accumulating, and they monitor whether any unregistered vehicles on the premises have exceeded the 30-day storage limit. Keeping records of when unregistered vehicles arrived on the property can help demonstrate compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-47 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a landlord or another party is storing junked vehicles, equipment, or abandoned appliances with intact locking mechanisms in open or child-accessible areas of the property. Tenants who observe these conditions may report them to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal code enforcement office, which has authority to investigate violations of this provision. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what remedies 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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