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Residents press Tenafly for clarity after computer-generated sidewalk violation notices
Summary
Several residents said automated notices labeled property owners responsible for sidewalk repairs between Hillside and Ravine; the borough said the notices are computer generated and staff can extend compliance dates or send letters to affected households.
Residents reported receiving automated sidewalk-violation notices covering properties between Hillside and Ravine, raising concerns about fairness and financial burden. Jolie Lau said every house between Hillside and Ravine "received a violation due to sidewalk disrepair" and urged the Borough to consider the catastrophic injury risk and burdens on homeowners.
Administrator Fanslau responded that the violation notices are "computer generated" and said the Borough could extend the compliance date or send individual letters from his office to notify residents. Councilmembers suggested examining the issue holistically rather than leaving remediation solely to homeowners. No formal policy change or relief was adopted at the meeting; staff said they would consider extending compliance dates and modifying notices.
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