I got this message from the management today:
Dear Tenant;
It has come to our attention that you have encumbrances in the public hallway.
As a result you are in violation of section 27-2007(c) of the New York City Administrative Code, which says that "In addition to all other duties imposed upon him or her by this code, no tenant, or any other person, shall: place any encumbrances before or upon, or cause access to be obstructed to, any fire escape, or obstruct by a baby carriage or any encumbrances, by the public halls or any required means of egress." You are also in violation of your lease which requires you to obey and comply with all city laws and regulations.
Section 27-2009(2) of the New York City Administrative Code says that tenant may be subject to eviction for a violation of the code resulting "from repeated or continued conduct which causes damage to the dwelling unit or substantially interferes with the comfort or safety of any other person."
If the management will see any encumbrances such as flower pots, bicycles, carriages, rugs, chairs, etc. on the fire escapes, stairwell landings, and or in the public hallways, the Management will have no option other than to remove those items without notice with an additional fee.
You must remove the encumbrances from the public hallway immediately, within 24hrs. If Management feels that you are resisting or fail to comply, Landlord may end lease.
I removed the obstructions but I am irritated by the wording of the final paragraph, given that I have lived here for 5 years with no issue arising before. Is it true they can "end the lease" if not removed in 24 hours? Thank you.