Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-10
Responsibilities of occupants
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Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter in regard to the following: A. Maintenance of that part of the premises which is occupied or controlled in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. B. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises occupied or controlled in a clean and sanitary condition, and reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. C. Keeping exits from the dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. D. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided storage facilities in a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of the Village of Lake Grove. E. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within the dwelling unit. F. Maintenance of yards, lawns and courts in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation insofar as said occupant occupies or controls said yards, lawns and courts or any parts thereof. G. Elimination of all prohibited uses in that part of the premises which is occupied or controlled or to which there is access.
Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-10 places a set of maintenance and cleanliness responsibilities directly on the people who live in a dwelling unit, rather than solely on the property owner. Occupants are required to keep their living spaces, fixtures, appliances, exits, and any yards or courts they control in clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The provision also covers pest extermination within the unit, proper disposal of garbage into designated facilities, and the elimination of any prohibited uses in areas the occupant controls or can access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 136 § 136-10, a compliant property owner or manager typically documents the condition of a unit at move-in and move-out to establish which maintenance obligations belong to the occupant versus the owner. Operators generally ensure that adequate garbage storage facilities are provided so that tenants can fulfill their disposal duties under this section. Keeping clear records of any notices or communications about occupant-side violations helps demonstrate that the property is being managed in accordance with the chapter's overall requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-10 of Lake Grove's housing code makes clear that tenants carry direct legal responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sanitary condition of the areas they occupy or control — including pest extermination inside the unit and keeping exits unobstructed. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly attributing owner-side maintenance failures to them under this section may find it useful to document conditions with dated photographs and written communications. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with Village of Lake Grove ordinances can help clarify how § 136-10 responsibilities are divided between occupants and property owners in a given situation.
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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