Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-95
Compliance; extent of liability
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Owners shall be responsible for compliance with all provisions of this Part 3 , but the occupant shall also be liable if a violation is caused by the occupant's willful act or negligence or that of any family member or guest.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-95, the primary duty to comply with Part 3 rests with property owners. However, the rule extends liability to occupants when a violation results from the occupant's own willful act or negligence, or from the willful act or negligence of a family member or guest. This means both parties can bear responsibility depending on who caused the violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-95, property owners carry the baseline obligation to ensure that all Part 3 requirements are met, regardless of who occupies the unit. Compliant operators typically maintain records of property conditions, conduct regular inspections, and document any damage or violations attributable to occupant conduct. When a violation stems from an occupant's willful act or negligence, the ordinance does recognize shared or shifted liability, which operators often address through lease provisions and written notices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-95 of the Sleepy Hollow Code makes clear that while owners bear primary compliance responsibility, occupants can also be held liable when a violation is caused by their own willful act or negligence, or that of a family member or guest. Tenants who believe a violation has been wrongly attributed to them may have grounds to contest that finding, for example by presenting evidence that the condition predated their tenancy or was not caused by their household. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local ordinances can help occupants understand how this shared-liability framework applies generally.
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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