Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-69
Administrative agency
Operative Text
A. There shall be established by this Part 3 in the Village of Highland Falls an agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as the "agency." B. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed by the Board of Trustees and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 122-69 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes a local administrative agency within the Village of Highland Falls specifically tasked with administering and enforcing compliance with applicable housing standards. The agency operates under a chief officer who may be supported by assistants and inspectors as needed. All agency personnel are appointed by the Board of Trustees, must carry official identification, and are protected from personal liability for actions taken in good faith while performing their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 122-69, property owners and managers in Highland Falls can expect that the agency responsible for housing standards compliance is staffed by Board of Trustees-appointed personnel carrying official badges or identification cards. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspectors who present proper credentials and respond to agency inquiries or inspections in a timely manner. Recognizing the agency's structure and authority helps operators understand the chain of command when addressing housing standard requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 122-69 establishes the local agency that tenants in Highland Falls may turn to when housing standard concerns arise, as this body is specifically charged with securing compliance with applicable housing standards. Tenants generally have the right to verify that any inspector or agency representative presents an official badge or identification card as required by this provision. Those with housing concerns may consider contacting the agency directly, reaching out to the Village of Highland Falls, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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