Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-44
Records to be kept
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A. The Village Mayor shall keep records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises regulated by the housing standards. B. Records shall be kept in a manner and form a prescribed by law and shall be available for public inspections.
Under Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-44, the Village Mayor is responsible for maintaining records of all housing-standards complaints, inspections, and violations related to regulated premises. These records must be kept in a legally prescribed manner and format. Importantly, the provision requires that these records be open to public inspection, making the documentation of housing enforcement activity accessible to anyone who wishes to review it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Brewster's housing standards should be aware that under § 148-44, all complaints, inspections, and violations tied to their premises are formally documented by the Village Mayor's office. Compliant operators generally maintain their own parallel records of inspections and any corrective actions taken, which can be cross-referenced against the public record. Because these records are available for public inspection, the documented history of a property's compliance status is not confidential.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-44 of Brewster's Code of Ordinances gives members of the public the right to inspect records of housing complaints, inspections, and violations kept by the Village Mayor's office. Tenants who want to understand the enforcement history of their building or a prospective rental can request access to these public records. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how to locate and interpret these records, and how a property's documented violation history might be relevant to their situation.
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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