Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-10
Responsibilities of owners
Operative Text
A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that 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 and operators of buildings shall be responsible for the proper installation, maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply where they have contracted to do so. C. Whenever any person or persons shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any property within the Village as executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, operator or agent, such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of said property within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as the record owner; and notice to any such person or any order or decision of the Mayor shall be deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice, as if such person or persons were actually the record owner or owners of such property. In instances where an occupant is responsible or shares responsibility with the owner for the existence of one or more violations of this chapter, said occupant shall be deemed and taken to be an owner within the true intent and meaning of this chapter.
Section 254-10 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for complying with the village's housing chapter, even when operators or occupants also carry duties under the same rules. Private agreements between owners and other parties—such as leases or management contracts—do not shift that legal responsibility away from the owner. The provision also extends 'owner' status to anyone exercising control over a property, such as an executor, trustee, or agent, and in some circumstances to occupants who contribute to a violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 254-10, property owners and operators in Valatie are expected to ensure that service facilities—including heat and hot water systems they have agreed to provide—are properly installed, maintained, and operated. Compliant operators typically document maintenance schedules, keep service systems in working order, and do not rely on lease language or management agreements to excuse non-compliance with the chapter. Because § 254-10 treats agents, trustees, and similar parties as owners for enforcement purposes, anyone managing a Valatie property on an owner's behalf should be aware that official notices and orders from the Mayor carry the same legal weight as if directed to the record owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 254-10 makes clear that a property owner's ultimate responsibility for housing-code compliance in Valatie cannot be contracted away to a manager or operator, which means tenants generally have a direct avenue to hold the record owner accountable for violations of the chapter. If a service facility such as heat or hot water is not being properly maintained, tenants may consider documenting the condition and raising the violation with village officials or the Mayor's office, which is the notice authority identified in § 254-10. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options are available when a landlord or operator fails to meet the responsibilities outlined in this provision.
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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