Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 § 296-4
Duties of Commissioner
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A. The New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building and Property Maintenance Codes shall be enforced by the Department of Public Works, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. B. A report of the Commissioner of Public Works shall be made annually and transmitted to the Mayor and Common Council, and it shall contain proceedings undertaken under this article, with such statistics as the Commissioner may wish to include therein.
Section 296-4 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 establishes that the Department of Public Works, led by the Commissioner of Public Works, is responsible for enforcing the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building and Property Maintenance Codes within the city. Additionally, the Commissioner is required to prepare an annual report summarizing enforcement activities and any relevant statistics, which must be submitted to both the Mayor and the Common Council. This provision sets the administrative framework for how housing and building standards are overseen at the local level.
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Under § 296-4 of Middletown's Code of Ordinances, the Department of Public Works holds authority to enforce fire prevention, building, and property maintenance standards in the city. Compliant property owners and managers generally maintain their properties in accordance with the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building and Property Maintenance Codes, knowing that inspections and enforcement actions fall under the Commissioner of Public Works. Staying current with any findings or notices issued by that department is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 296-4 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 makes clear that tenants who have concerns about fire safety, building conditions, or property maintenance can direct complaints to the Department of Public Works, which is the designated enforcement body under the Commissioner of Public Works. Because the Commissioner is required to report enforcement activity annually to the Mayor and Common Council, there is a formal public record of how these standards are being upheld. Tenants may also consider reaching out to local tenant-rights organizations to understand what options are available when housing conditions appear to fall short of the applicable codes.
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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