Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 123-4
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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Poquott determines that there exists in the Village of Poquott serious conditions arising from the rental of dwelling units or rental 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 Poquott, in that those rental dwelling units and rental units are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous, that such rental dwelling units and rental units pose hazards to life, safety and property of residents of the Village of Poquott and others, tend to result in deterioration of the housing stock in the Village, create blight, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems, and overburden municipal services. The Board finds that current Code provisions are inadequate to halt or regulate the proliferation of such conditions and further finds that the public health, safety, welfare and good order governance of the Village of Poquott will be enhanced by the amendment and enactment of the regulations set forth in this article.
Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4 sets out the Village Board of Trustees' formal findings that substandard rental units in Poquott create hazards to life, safety, and property, while also contributing to housing deterioration, blight, traffic congestion, and strain on municipal services. The Board concluded that existing code provisions were insufficient to address these conditions. This section establishes the policy rationale and intent behind the rental regulations that follow in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4, the Village has formally declared that substandard, overcrowded, or code-violating rental units are a public concern warranting enhanced regulation. Operators of rental properties in Poquott generally maintain units in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and all applicable local ordinances to align with the standards this article was enacted to enforce. Staying current with the full set of regulations in Chapter 123 helps property owners understand the compliance framework the Village has put in place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Poquott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 123 § 123-4 reflects the Village's recognition that unsafe, overcrowded, or substandard rental conditions harm residents and the broader community. Tenants living in units that may be overcrowded, hazardous, or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code can look to the broader Chapter 123 framework for the specific protections and remedies the Village has established. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help renters understand how these declared findings translate into enforceable rights under the article.
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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