Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-16
Cost of removal of debris and lawn hedge maintenance
Operative Text
In all cases where brush, weeds, dead and dying trees, stumps, obnoxious growths, filth, rubbish, garbage, trash and debris are removed from any lands and where lawns and hedges are not maintained pursuant to this chapter by or under the direction of the public officials, such official shall certify the cost thereof to the Board of Trustees, which shall examine said certificate and cause the cost shown thereon to be charged against said lands. The amount so charged shall forthwith become and form part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands, the same to bear interest at the same rate as taxes, and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as taxes.
Under Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 § 62-16, when the village removes brush, weeds, dead trees, garbage, debris, or unmaintained lawn and hedge growth from a property because the owner has not done so, the cost of that work is certified to the Board of Trustees. The Board then charges that cost against the property itself, and the amount is added to the property's tax bill, accruing interest at the same rate as ordinary taxes. The charge is collected and enforced through the same mechanisms used to collect property taxes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 62 § 62-16 generally keep their lots clear of brush, weeds, dead or dying trees, stumps, obnoxious growths, filth, rubbish, garbage, trash, and debris, and maintain lawns and hedges in compliance with the chapter's standards. Operators who stay current with these maintenance obligations avoid triggering the village's authority to perform the work on their behalf and bill them for it. Because any resulting charge becomes a tax lien on the property—accruing interest like unpaid taxes—routine upkeep is the standard practice for avoiding encumbrances on title.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living on properties in Greenwood Lake should be aware that ch. 62 § 62-16 places the maintenance obligation—and any resulting tax lien—on the landowner, not the occupant, when the village steps in to clear debris or maintain lawns and hedges. If a tenant believes a landlord's failure to maintain the property is creating unsafe or unsanitary conditions, general enforcement paths include contacting the relevant village public officials referenced in this provision or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants may also wish to document conditions and review whether other provisions of ch. 62 or local housing codes provide additional avenues for raising a violation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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