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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Latrice Perez

The Hidden Liability on Your Sidewalk: Why NYC Snow Laws Are Stricter Than You Think

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Owning property in New York City comes with a relentless set of responsibilities, but few are as time-sensitive—and expensive—as the snow removal statutes. You might think you have until the next morning to shovel, but the Administrative Code of the City of New York says otherwise. The city is aggressively issuing summonses this year, and ignorance of the rigid time windows is not a defense. This is a revenue generator for the city and a liability trap for you. Here is the hidden system working against your wallet.

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