Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-43
Administrative responsibility
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A. The Building Inspector of the Town shall administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. B. The Building Inspector shall have such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the provisions of this chapter. C. All assistants and inspectors shall be qualified and appointed by the Town Board and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. The Building Inspector, all assistants and inspectors shall be free from, personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Chapter 157, Section 157-43 of the Clarkstown Code of Ordinances designates the Town's Building Inspector as the official responsible for administering and enforcing local housing standards. The Building Inspector may be supported by qualified assistants and inspectors appointed by the Town Board, each of whom must carry official identification. Officials acting in good faith within their duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-43, the Building Inspector and authorized Town inspectors hold the authority to enter and evaluate properties for compliance with Clarkstown's housing standards. Compliant operators generally cooperate with credentialed inspectors—those carrying official badges or identification cards issued under this section—and maintain properties in a condition that meets applicable requirements. Recognizing that the Building Inspector's office may deploy multiple authorized assistants helps operators understand who has legitimate authority to conduct inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-43 establishes that the Clarkstown Building Inspector's office is the body responsible for enforcing local housing standards, giving tenants a clear point of contact when conditions in a rental unit may fall short of those standards. Tenants who believe their housing conditions are substandard can file a complaint with the Building Inspector's office, which is empowered under this section to investigate and secure compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's ordinances can help residents understand what options are available when engaging with the Building Inspector's office.
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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