Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-10
Buildings and structures
Operative Text
A. The exterior of all structures shall be kept free from loose, broken or unsecured objects and materials. Such loose, broken or unsecured objects or materials, including but not limited to windows, aerials, shutters, shingles, bricks, railings and gutters, shall be properly secured or removed from the structure. B. All exterior exposed structures not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. Wood, masonry or other exterior materials that will naturally resist deterioration do not have to be treated but must be otherwise maintained in a sound, secure workmanlike manner. Exterior surfaces that have been painted or otherwise coated must be maintained in a neat, orderly, serviceable manner. C. Floors, corridors, hallways, walls, vestibules, ceilings, stairs and fixtures of buildings shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Every floor, exterior wall, roof, porch or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent the collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. D. Foundation walls and bearing walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound. E. Vacated buildings or structures must be kept locked or secured. Owners of such buildings shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public and that such property does not become infested with vermin or rodents. F. Each owner of any building from which garbage, rubbish, mixed refuse, ashes or other wastes are collected shall provide refuse containers sufficient in number to hold all collectible wastes which may accumulate. Containers must be flytight, rodent-tight and watertight and must be kept covered at all times.
Section 142-10 of the Saugerties Village Code establishes comprehensive maintenance standards for all buildings and structures. Exteriors must be kept free of loose or unsecured materials, and surfaces not naturally resistant to decay must be coated or sealed against weathering. Interior common areas, structural elements like foundations and bearing walls, and waste-collection containers must all be kept in safe, sanitary, and structurally sound condition. Vacant buildings must be secured against hazards, vermin, and risks to neighboring properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saugerties Village Code ch. 142 § 142-10, compliant property operators routinely inspect exterior surfaces for loose or unsecured components—such as shutters, railings, and gutters—and promptly repair or remove them. They ensure that non-naturally-resistant materials are properly coated or sealed, that interior common areas and structural elements are kept clean and structurally sound, and that sufficient covered, watertight refuse containers are provided. Owners of vacant properties take active steps to keep those buildings locked, free of vermin, and safe for neighboring properties and the public.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-10 of the Saugerties Village Code gives occupants a basis to expect that their building's exterior, structural elements, common interior areas, and waste facilities are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. If conditions such as loose exterior materials, deteriorating surfaces, unsanitary hallways, or inadequate refuse containers are present, tenants may document the issues and report them to the Saugerties Village code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available, including raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint.
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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