Who actually owns the Strip of Grass between the sidewalks and Street?

[azzurrony]

This thread is a joke. Someone else's dog should not be my responsibility. I should not have to pay for new grass, fertilizer, sod, etc. from a dog destroying my lawn. For someone to even think this is acceptable is beyond me. Glad to hear the Town of Hempstead makes this illegal.

Is it really that hard to make your dog poop or pee on the street? No. Just yank the damn leash away from people's lawns, or find some neighborhood spot like others have mentioned. Disgusting.

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by elston

I am so glad that I moved to the country! I take back my comments above.....it doesnt apply to me any longer. I wish you all well; living lives that center on controlling your neighbors and their pets. It sounds pretty shallow and empty to me.....but everyone to their own taste said the old maid as she kissed the cow.

you live in the country...that isn't exactly something to brag about

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[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by jeffisok

I live in West Hemptead, NY (Long Island) and have to walk my dog on the street. He usually goes to the bathroom on the grassy area between the sidewalk and the Street. Of course I pick up the poop but obviously there is nothing you can do about the pee but today I had a neighbor tell me she doesn't want my dog going to the bathroom there (I NEVER allow him onto anyone's actual property, just the street and that strip of grass) because it makes the grass yellow. My question is, who actually owns that strip of grass between the street and sidewalk? I have searched and searched but cannot find an absolute answer. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Why don't you have your dog just pee on your own property? I would be pissed if someone's dog peed on mine.

[hotkarl]

Bear traps. That'll stop 'em!
And if you get in trouble you just say you thought you saw a bear and wanted to protect yourself. Hey, could happen. Bears escape from zoo's from time to time...

[villager-li]

This was a fun thread to read. I totally agree with those people defending the complaining homeowner. I would be pretty pissed if I saw a dog urinating on my grass, even if it is the strip between the sidewalk and the street. I mow it, I maintain it, and want it to look nice. The fact that the dog owner repeatedly lets their dog go there is just rude. Have the dog go in your backyard or on the street. To make the argument that people have the right to let their dog urinate on this strip of grass because it belongs to the town (which it doesn't, by the way) is ignoring that this is really an issue of common courtesy.

And I will share my perspective on parking. I understand sometimes there is a need for others to park in front of my house. But, if they have space open in front of their house and they park in front of my house anyway, that is just rude. I should not have to look at their car all day just because they don't want to look at it themselves.