Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-65
Inspection requirements
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector or his/her authorized agent shall make provisions for the biennial inspection of each residential rental premises which is subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall notify each owner/landlord of each rental premises as to the time and place of such inspection. The inspection shall be for the purposes of determining compliance with Chapter 157 of the Town Code and other applicable laws and shall expressly include in each instance the determination of the presence of functioning and proper placement of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire extinguishers pursuant to the provisions of state law and this Code. B. Any inspection report issued pursuant to Subsection A of this section which reveals the presence of a violation of this chapter of the Town Code shall be remedied by the owner within 10 days of the issuance of such report. Failure to bring any dwelling into conformance with such report within 10 days of the issuance of such report shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
Under Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-65, the Building Inspector (or an authorized agent) is required to conduct inspections of residential rental properties covered by Chapter 157 on a biennial (every two years) basis, with advance notice given to the property owner. Each inspection covers general compliance with Chapter 157 and other applicable laws, and must specifically assess whether functioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are properly placed in accordance with state law and the Town Code. If an inspection report identifies a violation, the property owner has 10 days from the date the report is issued to correct it; failure to do so within that window itself constitutes a separate violation of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties subject to Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-65 can expect to receive notice from the Building Inspector scheduling a biennial inspection of each covered premises. Compliant operators typically ensure that smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are functioning and properly placed before each inspection, and that the property otherwise meets Chapter 157 and applicable legal standards. When an inspection report is issued citing a violation, compliant operators address and document the correction within the 10-day remediation window to avoid the additional violation that non-compliance triggers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in residential rental properties covered by Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-65 have an interest in knowing that their building is subject to mandatory biennial inspections by the Building Inspector, which must include a check for functioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. If an inspection report reveals a violation and the owner fails to remedy it within 10 days, that failure itself constitutes a violation of Chapter 157, which may provide grounds for a complaint or other action. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with an inspection report may consider contacting the Clarkstown Building Department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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