Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-2
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The purpose of this code is to protect the public health, safety, morals and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance. condition and occupancy of residential and nonresidential premises; to establish minimum standards governing utilities and other physical components and conditions to make the aforesaid facilities fit for human habitation, occupancy and use: to fix certain responsibilities upon owners and operators and distinct and separate duties and responsibilities upon occupants; to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of residential and nonresidential premises; to fix penalties for violations of this code; and to provide for the repair or vacating of premises unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use.
Section 62-2 of Greenwood Lake's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the village's property maintenance code. It sets minimum standards for the condition, appearance, and occupancy of both residential and nonresidential properties, and assigns distinct responsibilities to owners, operators, and occupants alike. The code also authorizes inspections, provides for penalties when violations occur, and allows authorities to order repairs or vacate properties deemed unfit for habitation or use.
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Under § 62-2, property owners and operators in Greenwood Lake bear specific, separate responsibilities from those assigned to occupants when it comes to maintaining minimum standards of condition, appearance, and utility function. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in a state that meets the code's habitability and maintenance thresholds, cooperate with authorized inspections, and address any deficiencies before they rise to the level of a formal violation. Failure to meet these standards can result in penalties or orders to repair or vacate the property as outlined in Chapter 62.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 62-2 makes clear that occupants also carry distinct duties under Greenwood Lake's property maintenance code, separate from those of owners and operators. Tenants whose units fall below the minimum standards described in Chapter 62 may have grounds to raise a code violation, and the code's inspection procedures exist as a potential avenue for addressing unsafe or substandard conditions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal codes can help occupants understand how the responsibilities and protections established in § 62-2 apply to their situation.
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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