Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-2
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A. The purpose of this article is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof. B. This article shall apply to residential premises as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land on which residential buildings, buildings of mixed occupancy or accessory structures are located. (2) Residential buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, except as specifically excluded in Subsection C below. (3) Residential occupancies in buildings of mixed occupancy. (4) Accessory structures, accessory to residential occupancies. C. This article shall not apply to mobile homes and mobile home courts, trailer courts or to transient-type occupancies and uses, including but not limited to nursing and convalescent homes, hotels, motels, tourist camps, farm labor camps, travel trailers and trailer parks and other forms of temporary housing.
Section 148-2 of Brewster, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose and reach of the village's residential property maintenance rules. The article sets uniform performance standards aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use residential properties. It covers most residential buildings—including single-family, two-family, and multi-unit dwellings, as well as mixed-use buildings and accessory structures—but explicitly excludes mobile homes, trailer parks, and transient or temporary housing such as hotels, motels, nursing homes, and farm labor camps.
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Property owners and managers operating residential rental properties in Brewster should be aware that § 148-2 brings virtually all standard residential buildings—including one- and two-family homes, multi-family dwellings, and mixed-use structures—under the village's maintenance and occupancy standards. Compliant operators generally ensure that both the structures themselves and the lots on which they sit meet the performance objectives the article establishes. Owners of properties that fall into the excluded categories listed in Subsection C, such as mobile home courts or transient-type facilities, should still verify whether other local or state regulations apply to their specific property type.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in most residential buildings in Brewster—apartments, multi-family dwellings, or units within mixed-use buildings—are covered by the baseline safety, health, and welfare standards set out in § 148-2. This provision signals that the village has established enforceable maintenance and occupancy requirements for residential premises, which tenants may be able to reference when conditions fall short of those standards. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet the article's requirements can explore options such as raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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