Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-1
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The Village Board of the Village of Patchogue has determined that there exist in the Village of Patchogue serious conditions arising from the rental of dwelling units that are substandard or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other codes and ordinances applicable within the Village of Patchogue; are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous; that such dwelling units pose hazards to life, limb and property of residents of the Village of Patchogue and others; tend to promote and encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village of Patchogue; create blight, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems; and overburden municipal services. The Board finds that current Code provisions are inadequate to halt the proliferation of such conditions and that the public health, safety, welfare and good order governance of the Village of Patchogue will be enhanced by enactment of the regulations set forth in this article, which regulations are remedial in nature and effect.
Section 336-1 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances sets out the legislative intent behind the village's rental dwelling regulations. The Village Board formally recognized that substandard, overcrowded, and code-violating rental units create hazards to life and property, contribute to neighborhood blight, strain parking and traffic, and overburden municipal services. Because existing code provisions were deemed insufficient to address these conditions, this article was enacted as a remedial measure to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
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Chapter 336, § 336-1 signals that the Village of Patchogue adopted its rental regulations specifically because prior enforcement tools were considered inadequate to address substandard and overcrowded units. Operators who maintain rental dwellings in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, avoid overcrowding, and adhere to all applicable village ordinances are acting in the spirit this article was designed to encourage. Understanding the remedial intent behind § 336-1 can help property managers appreciate why the broader chapter's requirements are applied with particular seriousness by village authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-1 reflects the Village Board's formal finding that substandard and overcrowded rental conditions pose real hazards to residents' health, safety, and property. Tenants living in units that may be overcrowded, in disrepair, or otherwise in violation of applicable codes can look to this legislative intent as context for the protections the rest of Chapter 336 is designed to provide. Those who believe their dwelling falls into the conditions described in § 336-1 may consider contacting the Village of Patchogue's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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