Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-18
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they might be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, the action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-18 establishes baseline structural and moisture-protection standards for all buildings. Every building must be capable of safely bearing its own weight and any imposed loads, and must transfer those loads to the ground without unsafe settling or movement. Structural members must be shielded from deterioration caused by factors such as freeze-thaw cycles, dampness, corrosion, and insects like termites. Buildings on water-bearing soil must also be kept free of ground and surface water intrusion into habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-18, compliant property operators routinely inspect load-bearing elements, foundations, and structural members for signs of settling, deformation, or deterioration. Operators generally maintain protective treatments—such as moisture barriers, waterproofing, and pest-control measures—to guard against the specific causes of structural decay named in the provision. Properties situated on seasonally water-bearing soil typically include functioning drainage or waterproofing systems to prevent water from reaching habitable areas, basements, and cellars.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-18 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural compromise, such as visible settling, water intrusion into living spaces, or evidence of pest-related structural damage. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the local code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may apply to conditions in their building.
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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