Landlord Must Clean Courtyard Area

LVT Number: 14253

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty sidewalk and courtyard area. Landlord objected, but the ALJ ruled against him and fined him $50. Landlord appealed, claiming that the courtyard wasn't a public area. ECB ruled against landlord. New York City regulations require landlords to keep courtyard areas, as well as sidewalks, clean and free of debris.

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for having a dirty sidewalk and courtyard area. Landlord objected, but the ALJ ruled against him and fined him $50. Landlord appealed, claiming that the courtyard wasn't a public area. ECB ruled against landlord. New York City regulations require landlords to keep courtyard areas, as well as sidewalks, clean and free of debris.

Salinari: ECB App. No. 32885 (5/31/00) [2-pg. doc.]

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