Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-56
Responsibilities of owners
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A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards, and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply in multiple dwellings.
Section 245-56 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for compliance with local housing standards, even when operators or tenants have separately agreed to take on certain duties. The provision makes clear that private agreements between owners, operators, and occupants do not shift the owner's legal obligation to the municipality. Owners of multiple dwellings are additionally required to maintain service facilities in proper working order and to supply adequate heat and hot water.
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Under § 245-56, a compliant property owner maintains housing standards regardless of any lease clauses or management agreements that delegate responsibilities to operators or tenants. Operators of multiple dwellings generally ensure that service facilities—such as plumbing, heating systems, and hot water equipment—are kept in proper working condition and that heat and hot water are supplied at adequate levels. Because § 245-56 places this obligation squarely on the owner, documentation of maintenance schedules, service records, and vendor contracts is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-56 makes clear that the owner of a premises—not just an on-site manager or operator—is ultimately responsible for meeting Sleepy Hollow's housing standards, including the provision of adequate heat and hot water in multiple dwellings. If a tenant experiences failures in heat, hot water, or other service facilities, this provision establishes that the owner cannot deflect responsibility by pointing to a lease clause or a management agreement. Tenants who believe § 245-56 is being violated may consider documenting the conditions, contacting Sleepy Hollow's local code enforcement office, or reaching out to a 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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