Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-7
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Nothing in this law shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the Village of Port Chester, New York, or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe or insanitary.
Section 197-7 of Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 clarifies that the rent-related rules in this chapter do not eliminate or weaken any pre-existing authority the Village of Port Chester, its officers, or its agencies already hold to address buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. In other words, the Village retains its full toolkit for ordering the removal or demolition of hazardous structures, independent of whatever this chapter says. This provision functions as a savings clause, ensuring that two bodies of law operate alongside each other without conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 197-7, property owners and managers should understand that compliance with the rent regulations in ch. 197 does not shield a building from separate municipal enforcement actions targeting dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary conditions. Village officers and agencies retain independent authority to pursue removal or demolition remedies regardless of a property's status under the rent code. Operators who maintain properties in safe and sanitary condition are generally best positioned to avoid triggering either set of regulatory powers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 197-7 confirms that tenants living in buildings with serious health or safety hazards are not left without recourse simply because the rent code is in effect — the Village of Port Chester and its agencies retain their existing authority to act against dangerous or unsanitary structures. Tenants who believe their building poses such conditions may consider contacting the relevant Village code-enforcement or housing office to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Port Chester can help residents understand which local agencies handle building-condition complaints and what remedies may be available under ch. 197 and other applicable law.
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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