City Property Maintenance Laws

Summary

The user, residing in Olean, NY, is required by city ordinance Section 12-4 to maintain an area of city property between the sidewalk and the street. The user questions if this requirement constitutes involuntary servitude under the Thirteenth Amendment. The user is concerned about potential fines or jail time for non-compliance. The user plans to seek legal advice from a local attorney to better understand their rights and obligations.

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It's a question if a city owns the property from sidewalk to sidewalk but the resident has to maintain the area between the sidewalk and the street is that illegal under the thirteen amendment under the servitude without compensation
What is the specific city or state you are referring to? Laws regarding property maintenance can vary by location.
Olean NY
In Olean, NY, it's common for homeowners to maintain the area between the sidewalk and the street. Could you clarify how this relates to the Thirteenth Amendment?
Isn't me having to maintain city property under penalty of fines considered involuntary servitude
What specific maintenance tasks are you required to perform on the city property?
I have to mow the grass on two streets because I live in a corner and if the grass somehow becomes damaged I have a repair the damaged area
What is the specific ordinance or law that requires you to maintain this city property?
It's City ordinance *-* , which is about the area I have to maintain, it's referred to as the subway
What specific issues are you facing with maintaining the area referred to as the subway under City Ordinance *-*?
It's clearly involuntary servitude to the city, isn't it
Can you please elaborate on why you feel this ordinance constitutes involuntary servitude?
I have to maintain this area of city property at my own expense
What specific maintenance tasks are you required to perform under this ordinance?
Mowing,weed eating and repairing any damaged areas
What penalties does the ordinance mention if you fail to maintain the area as required?
It's doesn't say in the ordinance but I'm sure there are fines
What is the exact location of your property? This will help me find the specific rules and penalties for your area.
Olean NY
What is the exact size of the area you are required to maintain under City Ordinance *-*?
It ranges from * feet wide to * feet wide and * feet long
What is the nature of the damage that you are required to repair under this ordinance?
Any damage either by nature causes or accidently
What are the specific damages caused by nature or accidents that you are currently dealing with?
I'm still going with the Thirteenth Amendment, involuntary servitude to the city of Olean
What specific damages have occurred to the area you're required to maintain?
So your not going to answer the question of is this involuntary servitude to perform tasks for the city at my own expense without compensation
What is the exact wording of the ordinance that requires you to maintain this area?
Section *-*
What are the specific tasks mentioned in Section *-* that you are required to perform?
Maintain of the area between the sidewalk and street
What are the specific maintenance tasks mentioned in the ordinance for the area between the sidewalk and street?
Is involuntary servitude and forced labor the same thing
Involuntary servitude and forced labor are similar but not exactly the same. Can you provide more context about your situation?
Having to maintain city property at my own expense, if I don't do it it is a fine of *.* dollars and up to 15 days in jail
What specific city property are you required to maintain?
An area * to * feet wide and * feet long between the sidewalk and street
What is the specific ordinance or law that requires you to maintain this area?
Section *-*, property owner will maintain subway
What state and city is this ordinance from?
Olean NY
What actions have you taken so far regarding this issue?

General Information:
- In Olean, NY, the city ordinance Section *-* requires property owners to maintain certain areas.
- Olean City Court: * E State St, Olean, NY *, Phone: (*) *-*.
None, for fear of fines or jail
Have you considered seeking legal advice from a local attorney to understand your rights and obligations better?
I guess I'll have to do that
That sounds like a good plan. Would you like assistance in finding a local attorney who specializes in property law?
No thanks, I'll goggle it. Thank You
Alright, feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance. Good luck with your situation!