Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-54
General responsibilities
Operative Text
A. Maintenance of private space. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or dwelling shall keep in clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises thereof which he or she occupies or controls. B. Maintenance of equipment. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for the exercise of proper care and cleanliness in the use and operation of all plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment therein. C. Exits and exitways. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep from obstructing all hallways, stairways, fire escapes and exits from his or her dwelling unit. Storage of personal belongings in hallways or on stairways is prohibited where said storage interferes with the passage of persons. D. Garbage, refuse, and recycling. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall see to the proper and sanitary disposal of garbage and refuse into covered receptacles. Rubbish toters and recycling containers are to be set out for pick up no earlier than the evening before the day designated for occupants' rubbish removal and they are to be removed from the curb within 24 hours. E. Refrigerators. It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant to leave or permit to remain on the premises and in a place accessible to children any abandoned or unattended refrigerator or icebox. F. Limiting occupancy. Occupants of a dwelling unit shall limit the occupancy of that part of the premises or which he or she occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by this chapter. (The number shall be determined and posted pursuant to Article V , § 90-49 .) G. Occupancy of vacant units. No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or permit to be occupied by another any vacant dwelling unit unless or until it is in good repair, clean, sanitary, in habitable condition and in full compliance will all provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. H. All items left on the exterior of the property after an eviction shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property to legally dispose of within 72 hours of the legal eviction. In the event, due to extenuating circumstances, the seventy-two-hour time frame cannot be complied with, the owner of the property shall contact the Code Enforcement Officer immediately to seek approval for an extension of the seventy-two-hour time limit.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-54 establishes a set of general responsibilities shared between occupants and property owners regarding the upkeep of dwelling units. Occupants are required to maintain cleanliness, keep exits unobstructed, properly dispose of garbage and recycling, and stay within the maximum permitted occupancy for their unit. Property owners bear responsibility for ensuring vacant units are habitable before re-occupancy and for legally disposing of any items left outside a property within 72 hours of a legal eviction, with the possibility of an extension granted by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-54, compliant property owners generally ensure that any vacant dwelling unit is brought into full compliance with the chapter's habitability and sanitary standards before allowing occupancy. Following a legal eviction, owners typically arrange for the lawful disposal of any exterior items left behind within the 72-hour window established by the provision, and they contact the Code Enforcement Officer promptly if extenuating circumstances make that timeline unworkable. Owners also generally take steps to post maximum occupancy limits as required under § 90-49 and monitor that abandoned appliances such as refrigerators are not left accessible to children on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-54 outlines several responsibilities that fall directly on occupants, including keeping their unit and shared spaces clean, not blocking hallways or exits with stored belongings, and disposing of garbage and recycling in covered receptacles according to the designated schedule. Tenants also have an interest in knowing that a vacant unit must be in habitable and fully compliant condition before they can lawfully be placed in it, which may be relevant if a unit's condition is in question at move-in. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met—whether by themselves or by a property owner—can generally raise concerns with Newark's Code Enforcement Office or consult a local tenant-rights organization 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.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation