Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-3
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Every residential and nonresidential structure and the premises on which they are situated in the Village used or intended to be used for dwelling, commercial, business or industrial occupancy shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, whether or not such structure shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this chapter and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the structure or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Section 142-3 of Saugerties Village's Code of Ordinances establishes that the property maintenance standards in Chapter 142 apply universally to all residential and nonresidential structures within the Village that are used or intended for dwelling, commercial, business, or industrial purposes. The rule makes no exceptions based on when a building was constructed, altered, or repaired, nor does it honor previously issued permits or licenses as a shield against compliance. In short, every covered structure must meet the chapter's requirements regardless of its age or prior approval history.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-3, property owners and managers in Saugerties Village cannot rely on a building's age, prior construction permits, or previously issued occupancy licenses to avoid compliance with Chapter 142's maintenance standards. Compliant operators generally treat the chapter's requirements as a continuing obligation that applies to all structures on their premises, whether the buildings predate or postdate the ordinance. Routine inspections and proactive maintenance practices are characteristic of operators who stay aligned with this provision's broad applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-3 establishes that tenants in any Saugerties Village dwelling are covered by Chapter 142's protections, regardless of how old the building is or what permits were issued before the ordinance took effect. If a landlord claims that an older structure or a pre-existing permit exempts them from the chapter's standards, this provision directly contradicts that position. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet the chapter's requirements may consider contacting the Village's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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