Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 431 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 431-19
General responsibilities of owners
Operative Text
A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the Property Maintenance Standards and this article, and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this article may also place certain responsibilities on occupants, and regardless of any agreement between or among owners, lessors, and occupants as to which party shall be responsible, except as provided in § 431-21B . B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance of the premises. C. Owners and lessors of premises shall be responsible for the removal of garbage, refuse, and junk, to assure that the premises are maintained in a safe, clean, healthful, and sanitary condition, and shall provide adequate private carting for such removal. Any municipal collection which may be provided shall be supplemented by private carting service, when necessary.
Under Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 431 § 431-19, property owners bear primary responsibility for keeping their premises in compliance with the village's Property Maintenance Standards, regardless of any private lease agreement that might shift that duty to a tenant. Owners and lessors are also specifically required to ensure garbage, refuse, and junk are properly removed, maintaining the property in a safe, clean, healthful, and sanitary condition. When municipal trash collection is insufficient, the owner must arrange supplemental private carting service to meet that standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 431-19, compliant property owners and lessors maintain the premises in accordance with Island Park's Property Maintenance Standards and do not rely solely on lease clauses assigning maintenance duties to tenants as a shield from municipal liability. Operators generally establish reliable garbage and refuse removal arrangements—including private carting contracts when municipal collection alone falls short—to keep the property safe, clean, and sanitary. Owners should also be aware that § 431-21B contains a limited exception to the general rule of owner responsibility, and reviewing that section alongside § 431-19 is part of understanding the full compliance picture.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 431-19 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances establishes that the owner of a property remains responsible for property maintenance and refuse removal even if a lease agreement purports to place those duties on the occupant. Tenants who observe conditions such as accumulated garbage, junk, or general disrepair that the owner has not addressed may have grounds to raise the owner's obligations under this provision when seeking resolution. General enforcement paths can include contacting the relevant Island Park code enforcement office to report a violation, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing regulations for guidance on available options.
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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