Homeowners Ticketed During Frigid Temperatures in New York State

There are some New York State homeowners who have been given a ticket right on their door for not shoveling their sidewalk.

In some villages in towns it is up to the homeowner to make sure that their sidewalks are accessible. If you have snow built up on your sidewalk you can get a ticket for up to $75 in some spots. The sidewalk is your responsibility. This even includes if your concrete sidewalk breaks or is lifted.

Across New York State, the weather has seemed like it has been one of the 'longest' and coldest winters that we have had in a really long time. You can shovel all the snow and there still might be a layer of ice under all that snow. Unfortunately, that is the homeowners responsilbilty as well.

What is an example of what a ticket would cost if it was issued for not shoveling?

According to the Go Buffalo Bike website:

What happens if I fail to remove the snow? Owners of properties where snow is not cleared are subject to fines of up to $225.

Have you been shoveling your sidewalks?

We have a problem with the sidewalk at our house, and even though the trees that were originally planted by the town are the reason that they are cracked, it is up to us, the homeowners, to fix them. In fact, the laws are very specific on what you have to do to re-construct your sidewalk: down to the thickness, the materials that you will need to use, how to finish the sidewalks, and more. So, it is important to check with your town or village before you start buying materials and fixing your sidewalks.