Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 13-1
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The board of trustees finds that the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Bellport are advanced through the passage and strict enforcement of housing laws and standards. It is the intent of this chapter to guarantee acceptable living conditions for all village residents, to protect the character and stability of residential areas and to preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the village. The failure to monitor and maintain the housing stock of the village can result in unsafe, blighted, unhealthy and unsanitary conditions, overcrowding and a stress on municipal services. The provisions of this chapter apply to all residential premises, whether or not they are vacant, and to the common areas and facilities of such premises.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-1 establishes the foundational purpose and scope of the village's residential housing code. The chapter is grounded in the board of trustees' determination that health, safety, and welfare are served by actively enforcing housing standards across all residential properties. Critically, the chapter's requirements extend to every residential premises in the village—occupied or vacant—as well as all shared common areas and facilities associated with those premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-1, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain all residential premises—including vacant units and shared common areas—in accordance with the village's housing standards. Because the chapter explicitly covers both occupied and unoccupied properties, operators typically do not defer maintenance or inspections simply because a unit is between tenants. Keeping documentation of routine upkeep and repairs is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with the chapter's broad applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-1 affirms that all village residents are entitled to acceptable living conditions, and that this protection extends to common areas and shared facilities—not just individual units. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit or building's common areas fall short of the standards this chapter is designed to uphold may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the Village of Bellport's code enforcement office to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help residents understand what options may be available under this chapter.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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