Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 224 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 224-6
Responsibilities of owners and occupants
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A. Owners of premises and other persons, as defined in § 224-8B , shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter. 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 commercial premises which they rent, occupy or control and the steps, walks, driveways and parking areas located in the front, rear or side of said premises, from the building line to the nearest public street curbline, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from litter, debris, paper, dirt, garbage and junk. (2) Maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which they occupy or control. (3) Keeping exits from that portion of the premises which they occupy clear and free from obstructions. (4) Disposing in a clean and sanitary manner of all garbage, refuse and debris in the provided facilities. (5) Exterminating insects, rodents or other pests within that part of the premises which they occupy.
Hastings-on-Hudson Code ch. 224 § 224-6 establishes a shared responsibility framework for property upkeep. Owners bear primary responsibility for compliance with the chapter, while tenants and occupants of multifamily and commercial premises carry specific duties covering cleanliness, sanitation, pest control, clear exits, and proper waste disposal within the areas they occupy or control. The rule extends tenant obligations outward to include steps, walkways, driveways, and parking areas from the building line to the nearest public street curbline.
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Under § 224-6, property owners retain overarching responsibility for compliance with ch. 224 even when tenants share certain duties. Compliant operators typically document the condition of premises at move-in and move-out, ensure that shared facilities and building systems meet sanitary and safety standards, and maintain records showing that pest control, waste disposal infrastructure, and exit pathways are properly managed. Lease agreements often reflect the tenant obligations enumerated in § 224-6B so that responsibilities are clearly allocated from the outset of tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 224-6B of the Hastings-on-Hudson Code spells out specific maintenance duties that fall directly on tenants and occupants of multifamily and commercial premises, including keeping occupied spaces sanitary, exits unobstructed, garbage properly disposed of, and pests exterminated within their unit or controlled area. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet the owner-side obligations under § 224-6A may have grounds to raise that failure as a code-compliance matter with the relevant local enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help occupants understand how these shared responsibilities interact with lease terms and local enforcement procedures.
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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