New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-3
Code enforcement officer
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The Building Official is hereby designated as the code enforcement officer and shall be responsible for enforcement of the Housing Code. A code enforcement officer may act as the Building Official's agent in his or her absence. All code enforcement officers of the New Rochelle Building Bureau may perform inspections, issue orders for the correction of violations and investigate complaints.
Under New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-3, the Building Official serves as the designated code enforcement officer for the city's Housing Code. Code enforcement officers within the New Rochelle Building Bureau are authorized to conduct inspections, issue correction orders for violations, and investigate complaints. When the Building Official is unavailable, a code enforcement officer may act in that capacity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 174-3 of the New Rochelle Housing Code establishes that the Building Bureau's code enforcement officers have full authority to inspect properties, issue orders requiring correction of violations, and investigate complaints. Compliant property operators typically maintain their units in good repair so that inspections by these officers do not result in correction orders. Keeping records of maintenance and repairs can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Housing Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 174 § 174-3, tenants in New Rochelle have the right to have complaints investigated by code enforcement officers of the Building Bureau, who are empowered to inspect conditions and issue correction orders. Tenants who believe their housing conditions violate the Housing Code may file a complaint with the New Rochelle Building Bureau to trigger an official inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in Westchester County can provide general information about how this complaint and enforcement process works.
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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