West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 63-12
Removal by Village; costs
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In addition, if yards, lawns, and courts are not maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition and free from infestation, it shall be lawful for the Village to cause said yard, lawn, and/or court to be made clean, sanitary, and safe, by removing debris, cutting grass, and taking such other action as may be determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be reasonably necessary. The Village shall charge for such work the greater of $50 or the regular hourly rate then in effect for such service, which shall be charged to the person in control and shall also be assessed against the said property and shall be collected, together with interest and penalties thereon, in the same manner as any other taxes provided in the Village.
West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 § 63-12 establishes that when a yard, lawn, or court is not kept clean, sanitary, safe, and free from infestation, the Village itself may step in and perform the necessary cleanup work — including removing debris, cutting grass, or taking other actions deemed appropriate by the Code Enforcement Officer. The Village then bills for that work at the greater of $50 or its standard hourly rate for the service. That charge attaches to both the person in control of the property and to the property itself, and it is collected like a tax, with interest and penalties if unpaid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 63 § 63-12, property owners and managers in West Carthage are generally expected to keep all yards, lawns, and courts in a clean, sanitary, safe, and infestation-free condition on an ongoing basis. Operators who stay current with routine maintenance — regular grass cutting, debris removal, and pest control — reduce the risk of the Village intervening and performing the work at the owner's expense. Because any resulting charge can be assessed against the property and collected as a tax lien, compliant operators typically treat exterior maintenance as a recurring obligation rather than a deferred one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 63-12 of the West Carthage Code of Ordinances gives the Village authority to remediate neglected outdoor areas and recover costs from the person in control of the property, which in some rental situations may affect tenants depending on how lease responsibilities are allocated. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to maintain yards, lawns, or courts is creating unsafe or unsanitary conditions may have grounds to raise that concern with the Village's Code Enforcement Officer, who has authority under this provision to determine what action is necessary. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help clarify how lease terms and local code obligations interact in a given rental arrangement.
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.
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