Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-49
Failure to abate nuisance; classification of offense
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A willful omission or refusal of any individual, corporation or body to forthwith abate any nuisance, as ordered by the Village Engineer, Village Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer, such order having been duly served upon them, shall be an unclassified misdemeanor.
Under Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-49, when a Village Engineer, Village Building Inspector, or Code Enforcement Officer issues a lawful order to abate a nuisance and that order has been properly served, any person or entity that willfully refuses or fails to comply is committing an unclassified misdemeanor. The provision applies to individuals, corporations, and other bodies alike. The classification as a misdemeanor signals that non-compliance carries criminal, not merely civil, consequences.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-49 generally ensure that any nuisance-abatement order issued by the Village Engineer, Building Inspector, or Code Enforcement Officer is addressed promptly after proper service. Compliant operators typically document their abatement steps and maintain records showing timely action in response to such orders. Because willful non-compliance is classified as an unclassified misdemeanor, operators commonly treat these orders with the same urgency as other legally binding directives.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-49 of Brewster's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to understand that landlords or other responsible parties who willfully ignore a properly served nuisance-abatement order may be subject to misdemeanor charges. Tenants who believe a nuisance order has been issued but not acted upon may consider contacting the Village Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the status of enforcement. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what options may be available when a nuisance condition persists despite an outstanding order.
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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