Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-12
Inspection and enforcement
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A. The Zoning 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 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and every operator or owner shall cooperate with the Zoning Officer in providing access to the premises. Whenever the Zoning Officer determines that there is a violation of the provisions of this chapter, he/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; or (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 Officer shall issue an appearance ticket returnable in the Village Court.
Section 108-12 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 establishes the framework by which the Village's Zoning Officer inspects rental properties for code compliance and enforces violations. Inspections are conducted on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and when a violation is found, the Zoning Officer must issue a written notice detailing the specific violations, the corrective steps required, and the deadline for completing them. If the owner or operator fails to comply with that notice, the Zoning Officer may issue an appearance ticket returnable in Village Court.
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Under § 108-12, compliant operators generally cooperate with the Zoning Officer during scheduled weekday inspections and respond promptly to any written violation notice, which will specify exactly what conditions must be corrected and by when. Keeping accurate contact information on file with the Village helps ensure that certified-mail notices are received rather than defaulting to posting on the building. Operators who address cited conditions within the stated timeframe avoid the escalation to an appearance ticket in Village Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-12 gives tenants context for understanding how housing code enforcement works in Montour Falls: the Zoning Officer has authority to inspect properties and must issue a formal written notice to the owner or operator when violations are found, including a deadline for correction. If an owner fails to act on that notice, the Zoning Officer can escalate the matter to Village Court through an appearance ticket. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit violate Chapter 108 may consider contacting the Village Zoning Officer to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local 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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