Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-6
Purpose and intent
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A. The Common Council of the City of Port Jervis is concerned about the use of rental properties located within the City for the purposes of illegal drug use, possession and sale. B. These illegal acts have a deleterious effect upon the neighborhoods in which the properties are located. C. The remedies provided in § 715 of the New York State Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law do not adequately address the problems resulting from the aforementioned illegal acts; and the District Attorney of Orange County is willing to proceed with evictions pursuant to the attached ordinance for eviction for illegal drug use and possession.
Section 430-6 of Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 sets out the legislative purpose behind the city's rental property drug-use ordinance. The Common Council found that illegal drug activity on rental properties harms surrounding neighborhoods and that existing state remedies under New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 715 were insufficient to address the problem. To fill that gap, the ordinance establishes a local framework for evictions tied to illegal drug use or possession, carried out in cooperation with the Orange County District Attorney.
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As the foundational statement of intent for ch. 430, § 430-6 signals that Port Jervis has made addressing drug-related activity on rental properties a legislative priority. Operators who understand this purpose are generally better positioned to maintain lease terms and property-management practices that align with the city's expectations under the broader ordinance. Familiarity with this stated intent can help property owners understand why the city may pursue enforcement actions that go beyond what state law alone provides.
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Section 430-6 explains the 'why' behind Port Jervis's local drug-eviction ordinance, making clear that the city created this framework because it viewed state-law remedies as inadequate. Tenants facing proceedings under ch. 430 should be aware that this local ordinance operates alongside, not instead of, applicable state protections, and that the Orange County District Attorney plays a role in enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with both local Port Jervis ordinances and New York State housing law can help individuals understand how this stated purpose affects their rights in any related proceeding.
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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