Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-8
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A. Owners of premises, including single-family residences, multifamily dwellings, and commercial premises, shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor, regardless of the fact that this chapter may place certain responsibility on occupants and operators and regardless of any agreements between owners and occupants or operators as to which party shall assume responsibility. Owners of premises shall be responsible for maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. B. Occupants or operators of dwelling units and commercial premises shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter in regard to the following: (1) Maintenance of that part of the premises which they occupy and control in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and in compliance with this chapter. (2) Keeping all exits from the dwelling unit and premises clean and unencumbered. (3) Disposal of garbage and refuse into refuse containers in a clean and sanitary manner. Refuse containers should not be stored in the front of a residence or commercial establishment. If a practical difficulty in locating them in the side or rear can be proven to the satisfaction of the Planning Board, then said containers may be placed in the front in a manner and location acceptable to the Planning Board. If containers are to be stored in the front, then the Planning Board may require enclosure, screening, or both, as may be acceptable to the Board. Refuse containers placed at the curb for pickup should be placed at the curb no earlier than the afternoon prior, and refuse containers should be removed from the curbside within 24 hours. Refuse containers shall not be placed in a manner which blocks a sidewalk.
Section 142-8 of Saugerties Village's Code of Ordinances establishes a dual layer of responsibility for maintaining properties in clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Owners bear ultimate responsibility for overall compliance with Chapter 142, regardless of any private agreements that might shift that duty to tenants or operators. Occupants and operators carry their own concurrent obligations for the areas they control, including proper refuse disposal, keeping exits clear, and following specific rules about when and where refuse containers may be placed at the curb.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-8, property owners in Saugerties Village remain legally responsible for Chapter 142 compliance even when lease agreements assign maintenance duties to tenants — private contracts do not transfer the owner's liability under the ordinance. Compliant operators typically ensure that the overall premises are kept clean, safe, and sanitary, and they communicate clearly with occupants about refuse container placement rules, including the prohibition on blocking sidewalks and the requirement that containers be set out no earlier than the afternoon before pickup and retrieved within 24 hours. Owners who wish to store refuse containers at the front of a property should be aware that § 142-8 requires Planning Board approval and may require enclosure or screening.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-8 makes occupants directly responsible for maintaining the portions of a property they occupy and control, properly disposing of garbage into refuse containers, and keeping exits unencumbered. Tenants are also expected to follow the ordinance's specific curbside rules — containers may not be placed out before the afternoon prior to pickup and must be removed from the curb within 24 hours, and containers must never block a sidewalk. Occupants who believe a landlord's failure to maintain the broader premises violates Chapter 142 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant Saugerties Village enforcement authority to understand available complaint processes.
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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