Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-3
Responsibilities of owners or occupants
Operative Text
A. Unless otherwise stated in § 75-4 , owners of premises and other persons as defined herein shall be responsible for compliance with the following regulations: (1) Surface and subsurface water shall be drained to prevent damage to buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant water. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized. In no case shall the water from any rain leader be allowed to flow over a sidewalk, driveway, public roadway or upon adjoining property. (2) Fences and retaining walls shall be maintained in a safe condition. (3) In the case of multifamily premises 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. Within 24 hours after the cessation of snowfall, snow shall be plowed or shoveled from all steps, walks, driveways used or intended to be used by tenants, occupants, customers, invitees or other members of the public. (4) No snow removed from driveways, walks or other areas shall be deposited upon the public streets or highways so as to interfere with the use of such streets or highways or with the use of any other premises. (5) Dead or incurably diseased trees shall be taken down, and the diseased portion thereof removed and destroyed. Trees shall be kept pruned, and dead wood one inch or more in diameter shall be removed. (6) Undergrowth and accumulation of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated or removed. Hedges and shrubs shall be kept pruned or trimmed. Grass shall not be permitted to exceed six inches in height. (7) The owner shall keep all and every part of the premises which he owns and the steps, walks, driveways and parking areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, debris, paper, dirt, garbage and junk and, except for public improvements, in good repair. B. In addition, tenants and occupants of multifamily and commercial premises shall be responsible for compliance with respect to the following: (1) Maintaining all and every part of the premises which they control, and to the extent they occupy or control the same, the steps, walks, driveways and parking areas located in the front, rear or side of said premises, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, debris, paper, dirt, garbage and junk. (2) Disposing in a clean and sanitary manner all garbage, refuse and debris. (3) Exterminating insects, rodents or other pests within that part of the premises which they occupy and/or control.
Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-3 establishes a shared framework of property-maintenance duties for both owners and occupants. Owners bear broad responsibility for drainage systems, fences, trees, vegetation, and the overall cleanliness and safety of their premises, including clearing snow from walkways and driveways within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Tenants and occupants of multifamily and commercial properties carry their own set of obligations covering the areas they control, including sanitary disposal of garbage and pest extermination within their occupied space. The provision draws a clear line between owner-wide duties and occupant-specific duties, with each party accountable for their respective sphere.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-3, compliant property owners generally maintain functional drainage systems that prevent stagnant water and ensure rain leaders do not discharge onto sidewalks or neighboring property. They keep fences, retaining walls, paved areas, and landscaping in safe and orderly condition, remove dead or diseased trees, and ensure grass does not exceed six inches. For multifamily and commercial properties, operators typically have a snow-removal plan in place so that steps, walks, and driveways used by tenants or the public are cleared within the 24-hour window following the end of snowfall.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-3 gives tenants and occupants of multifamily and commercial premises their own defined maintenance responsibilities for the areas they occupy or control, including keeping those areas free of litter and debris, disposing of garbage in a sanitary manner, and exterminating pests within their unit or controlled space. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet the owner-side obligations under this provision — such as unsafe walkways or inadequate drainage — may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with local code enforcement in Goshen. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help occupants understand how § 75-3 responsibilities are allocated 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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