New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-11
Maintenance and repairs
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A. Prior to engaging in any nonemergency repair or rehabilitation of an AH unit requiring a building permit, the owner shall first obtain the written permission and approval of the Housing Board. In the case of emergency structural repairs, such repairs must be approved by the Village Building Inspector, and the Building Inspector shall be responsible for inspecting the repair work when completed and for notifying the Housing Board when said work is completed. Under no circumstances shall the Housing Board or any other Board of the Village of New Paltz approve any addition in size to the structure. The original square footage of the unit shall be maintained throughout the unit's existence. B. All AH units shall be maintained at the standard up to the original builder's specification level. At the time of resale, the Housing Board shall be authorized to: 1) determine the expense of repairs; 2) examine the unit for conditions indicative of owner neglect; and 3) reasonably return the unit to its original condition; said assessment(s) and determinations shall be deducted from that portion of the selling price reverting to the seller of the unit, unless such remedial work is performed prior to ownership transfer by the seller with the prior approval of the Housing Board.
Section 132-11 of New Paltz Village's Code of Ordinances governs how affordable housing (AH) units must be maintained and repaired. Non-emergency repairs requiring a building permit cannot proceed until the Housing Board gives written approval, while emergency structural repairs go through the Village Building Inspector, who then notifies the Housing Board upon completion. The structure may never be expanded beyond its original square footage, and all AH units must be kept at the standard set by the original builder's specifications. At resale, the Housing Board may assess the unit's condition, determine repair costs, and deduct any remediation expenses from the seller's proceeds if the work has not already been completed with prior Board approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of AH units subject to § 132-11 generally secure written Housing Board approval before beginning any non-emergency, permit-required repair or rehabilitation work. For emergency structural repairs, compliant operators coordinate promptly with the Village Building Inspector and ensure the Inspector can complete the required inspection and Housing Board notification. Prudent owners also document ongoing maintenance to demonstrate that the unit meets the original builder's specification standard, since the Housing Board is authorized at resale to assess conditions, price remediation, and deduct unresolved costs from the seller's share of the sale proceeds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-11 establishes that AH units must be kept at the original builder's specification standard throughout their existence, which provides occupants with a baseline expectation of unit quality. Tenants who observe that an owner is performing permit-required work without Housing Board approval, or that the unit has fallen below its required maintenance standard, may bring those concerns to the Housing Board or the Village Building Inspector, both of whom have defined roles under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Paltz Village's affordable housing program can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 132-11.
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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