Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-44
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This chapter shall be enforced by the enforcement officer who shall be appointed by the Village Board of the Village of Groton. The term "enforcement officer" shall include the Code Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Building Officer and the Zoning Officer.
Section 127-44 of Groton's Code of Ordinances designates a specific class of officials as responsible for enforcing Chapter 127's rental housing rules. The enforcement officer is appointed by the Village Board of the Village of Groton, and the term encompasses the Code Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Building Officer, and the Zoning Officer. This means that any of these designated officials may act on complaints, conduct inspections, or take enforcement action under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-44, property owners and managers in the Village of Groton should be aware that Chapter 127 can be enforced by any one of several designated officials — including the Code Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Building Officer, and the Zoning Officer. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with the chapter's requirements so that any of these officers, if they conduct an inspection or respond to a complaint, would find the property in order. Keeping records of maintenance, repairs, and communications is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-44 establishes that tenants in the Village of Groton have multiple enforcement officers available to receive complaints or conduct inspections under Chapter 127, including the Code Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Building Officer, and the Zoning Officer. If a tenant believes a housing condition violates Chapter 127, contacting the Village of Groton to reach the appropriate enforcement officer is a general path for initiating an official review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Groton or Tompkins County can help residents understand which officer to contact and what documentation may be useful when raising a concern.
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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