Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-82
Procedures upon violation
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Whenever the Department finds that there has been a violation of any provisions of this Part 3 or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the following procedures shall be available: A. Issue a violation notice to the person or persons responsible. The Department shall also issue a violation notice to the person or persons responsible for failure to register the ownership of the premises, for furnishing of a false statement or for interference with the inspector authorized to enter the premises, or when a structure or premises is found to be dangerous or unsafe. Once a violation is issued, it may be classified as either nonhazardous or hazardous and be given specific time for correction based on the classification of the violation. B. Issue an appearance ticket. The Building Inspector and each inspector are authorized to issue appearance tickets for any violation of this code. Every appearance ticket that is issued, pursuant to the provisions of this Part 3 , shall include the following: (1) The name and address of the party(s) to whom the ticket is issued, when known. (2) The appropriate section(s) allegedly violated. (3) The place and date of the alleged violation(s). (4) The place, date and time that the party(s) is (are) required to appear in court. (5) The date of issuance of the appearance ticket(s). (6) The title and signature of the issuing officer(s).
Section 245-82 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes the procedural steps the Department may take when a violation of Part 3's housing or property standards is found. The Department can issue a formal violation notice—classifying it as either nonhazardous or hazardous and setting a correction deadline accordingly—or issue an appearance ticket requiring the responsible party to appear in court. Appearance tickets must include specific identifying and procedural details, such as the alleged violation, the location and date it occurred, and the required court appearance information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-82, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that the Department has two primary enforcement tools: a violation notice and an appearance ticket. A compliant operator generally keeps registrations current, provides accurate statements to the Department, and allows authorized inspectors access to the premises, since failures in any of these areas can independently trigger a violation notice under this section. When a violation notice is received, operators typically note its hazardous or nonhazardous classification and the associated correction deadline, as those details govern the timeline for bringing the property into compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-82 gives Sleepy Hollow's Department the authority to act when housing or property code violations are identified, which can benefit tenants living in substandard or unsafe conditions. If a tenant believes their building has code violations—such as dangerous or unsafe conditions—they may report concerns to the Department, which can then issue a violation notice or appearance ticket to the responsible party. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how an outstanding violation notice under § 245-82 might be relevant to their situation, including as a potential factor in housing-related proceedings.
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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