Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-74
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The Department is empowered to adopt, revise, amend and enforce rules and regulations necessary for securing compliance with this Part 3 , and, for its own organization and internal management; such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with this Part 3 or with any provision of law.
Section 245-74 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances grants the Department the authority to create, update, and enforce its own rules and regulations in order to carry out the requirements of Part 3 of Chapter 245. Any rules the Department adopts must remain consistent with Part 3 and with applicable law. This provision also allows the Department to set internal organizational and management procedures for its own operations.
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Under § 245-74, the Department overseeing Sleepy Hollow's rent regulations has the power to issue binding rules that supplement the requirements of Part 3. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any rules or regulations the Department adopts or amends, since those rules carry the same practical force as the underlying ordinance. Monitoring official Department communications and postings is a common practice for property owners and managers operating under Chapter 245.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-74 means that the Department administering Sleepy Hollow's rent regulations can issue rules that affect tenant rights and landlord obligations beyond what is explicitly written in Part 3 itself. Tenants may find it useful to review any Department-issued rules and regulations, as these can clarify or expand upon protections available under Chapter 245. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local regulations can be a resource for understanding how the Department's rules may apply in a given housing situation.
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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