Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-1
Title
Operative Text
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Housing and Rehabilitation Code of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson," and is referred to herein as "code" or "chapter."
Section 161-1 of Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 establishes the official name of the local housing rules: the 'Housing and Rehabilitation Code of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson.' This provision is purely a title clause, meaning it does not impose requirements or grant rights on its own. It simply provides the formal citation name that all subsequent sections of the chapter operate under.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a property owner or manager subject to Port Jefferson's housing regulations, it is useful to know that the governing framework is formally titled the 'Housing and Rehabilitation Code of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson,' as established in ch. 161 § 161-1. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter under this citation when reviewing local housing obligations. Referencing the correct title helps ensure that correspondence, permits, and compliance records accurately identify the applicable code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-1 of ch. 161 identifies the official name of Port Jefferson's local housing rules, which is the starting point for understanding the broader protections and standards that follow in the chapter. Tenants who believe a housing condition may violate local standards can reference this chapter by its formal title when communicating with village officials or tenant-rights organizations. Knowing the correct citation helps when filing complaints or raising concerns with the appropriate local authority.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation