can landlord dictate basketball hoops?

[Robert Kenneth]

A landlord here in Houston told my neighbor to take down the kids basketball hoop off his property.  However, it is on the grass between the curb and sidewalk which i believe is technically government property.  Is he in his rights?

[Nathan Gesner]

He who maintains the grass dictates what goes on it. If the city maintains that section of grass, tell him to talk to the city. If the neighbor maintains the grass, don't mess with it.