Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 159-1
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The Board of Trustees has determined that there exists in the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson serious conditions arising from rental of dwelling units that are substandard or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and other codes and ordinances of the Village, are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous, that such dwelling units pose hazards to life, limb and property of residents of the Village and others, tend to promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village, create blight, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems and overburden municipal services. The Board finds that current code provisions are inadequate to halt the proliferation of such conditions and that the public health, safety, welfare and good order and governance of the Village will be enhanced by enactment of the regulations set forth in this chapter, which regulations are remedial in nature and effect.
Section 159-1 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances sets out the legislative intent behind the village's rental dwelling regulations. The Board of Trustees formally recognized that substandard, overcrowded, or code-violating rental units create hazards to residents and strain municipal services, contributing to neighborhood blight. This provision establishes that existing code enforcement was deemed insufficient, and that the regulations in Chapter 159 were enacted as remedial measures to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 159 of the Castleton-on-Hudson Code was enacted specifically because the Board of Trustees found that prior code provisions were not enough to address deteriorating rental conditions in the village. Operators of rental dwelling units in the village are generally expected to maintain their properties in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code as well as local ordinances, consistent with the remedial goals stated in § 159-1. Staying current with village code requirements and addressing habitability concerns proactively reflects the standard of care this chapter was designed to promote.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 159-1 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances reflects the village's formal recognition that substandard and overcrowded rental units pose real hazards to residents' health and safety. Tenants living in units that may be overcrowded, unsafe, or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code can look to Chapter 159 as a framework enacted specifically to address those conditions. General enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the village, raising code violations as relevant in housing proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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