Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-54
Enforcement officer
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A. The Building Department Administrator shall be the enforcement officer of this chapter and shall administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. B. The Building Department Administrator shall have as his or her representative such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of his or her office. C. All personnel shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by law, and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Glen Cove Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-54 designates the Building Department Administrator as the official responsible for overseeing and enforcing the city's housing standards chapter. The Administrator may appoint qualified assistants and inspectors as needed to carry out enforcement duties, and all such personnel must be properly credentialed with official badges or identification. Staff acting in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-54, the Building Department Administrator and authorized inspectors are the officials with whom property owners and managers will interact during housing-standards enforcement. Compliant operators generally cooperate with credentialed inspectors presenting official identification and respond to any notices or directives issued through the Administrator's office. Keeping records of inspections and communications with the Building Department is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-54 establishes that the Building Department Administrator is the designated enforcement officer for the city's housing standards, meaning tenants who believe a housing violation exists have a recognized official body to contact. Tenants can generally report concerns about housing conditions to the Building Department, which has the authority to dispatch qualified inspectors to investigate. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Cove's local code can help residents understand what options are available when housing standards may not be met.
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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