Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-15
Inspection and enforcement
Operative Text
A. The Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine compliance with this chapter. Inspections shall be made between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and every operator or owner shall cooperate with the Zoning Enforcement Officer in providing access to the premises. Whenever the Zoning Enforcement Officer determines that there is a violation of the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall cause a written notice to be served upon the owner or operator, which shall include: (1) An enumeration of conditions which violate the provisions of this chapter. (2) An enumeration of the remedial action required to meet the standards of this chapter. (3) A statement of a definite number of days from the date of the notice in which the owner or operator must commence and complete such remedial action. (4) A statement of the penalties for noncompliance, as set forth herein. B. A copy of such notice shall be filed in the Village Clerk's office, and such notice shall be deemed sufficient if served upon the owner or operator as follows: (1) In person; (2) By certified mail with return receipt requested; or (3) By posting a copy of said notice on the building, only if attempts to serve the owner or occupant by the first two methods set out above are unsuccessful. C. Upon failure to comply with said notice, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may issue an appearance ticket returnable in the Village Justice Court and/or proceed to remedy the violation as set forth in § 169-16 below.
Section 169-15 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework for inspecting rental properties and enforcing compliance with Chapter 169. The Zoning Enforcement Officer is authorized to conduct inspections on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and when a violation is found, a written notice must be served on the owner or operator detailing the violations, required corrective actions, a compliance deadline, and applicable penalties. Notice may be delivered in person, by certified mail, or by posting on the building if the first two methods fail. Failure to comply with the notice can result in an appearance ticket returnable in Village Justice Court or direct remediation under § 169-16.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 169-15, property owners and operators in Haverstraw Village are expected to cooperate with the Zoning Enforcement Officer during scheduled weekday inspections and provide access to the premises during the designated hours. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any written violation notice, addressing each enumerated condition within the timeframe specified in the notice to avoid escalation to Village Justice Court or Village-initiated remediation under § 169-16. Keeping records of corrective actions taken and maintaining open communication with the Zoning Enforcement Officer are practices commonly associated with timely resolution of cited violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 169-15 establishes that tenants living in properties subject to Chapter 169 benefit from a formal inspection and enforcement process overseen by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. If violations are found, the owner or operator must receive written notice with a specific deadline to correct conditions, which creates a documented record that tenants may reference when raising housing concerns. Tenants who believe conditions in their building violate Chapter 169 may contact the Village of Haverstraw directly, review records filed with the Village Clerk's office under this provision, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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.
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