Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-6
Buildings and structures
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A. All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. B. Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furnishings and fixtures of buildings shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Every floor, exterior wall, roof and porch or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent the collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. C. The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and shall be structurally sound. D. Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors, windows, chimneys and other parts of the building shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the building and to prevent undue heat loss from occupied areas. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced and refinished in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose, improperly secured and unsecured objects and material. Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced. E. The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him from time to time to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. F. Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such a condition so that they shall not become unoccupied hazards, as defined in this chapter. All graffiti or defacing shall be removed and the surface finish restored within a five-day period. G. All signs and lighting systems shall be maintained in a completely operable, clean and safe condition. H. All decorative pools and similar devices shall be maintained free of litter and operated as intended. Should the maintenance costs of such devices prove unacceptable, the device shall be converted to landscaped planting beds.
Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 § 254-6 establishes broad structural and aesthetic maintenance standards for buildings and structures. Exterior surfaces, foundations, roofs, walls, floors, and openings must be kept in sound, weatherproof, and sanitary condition to prevent deterioration, water intrusion, and collapse. Vacant buildings must be kept safe and secure, graffiti must be removed within five days, and features like signs, lighting, and decorative pools must be kept operable and clean.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 254 § 254-6, compliant property operators routinely inspect and repair exterior surfaces, foundations, roofs, and wall openings to prevent water infiltration and structural failure. Owners of vacant buildings take ongoing steps to keep those properties secure and free of hazards to neighboring properties and the public. Graffiti is addressed within the five-day window the provision specifies, and ancillary features such as signage, lighting, and decorative pools are kept in clean, operable condition or converted to landscaped beds if maintenance costs become prohibitive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 254 § 254-6 establishes that tenants are entitled to occupy buildings whose floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, and fixtures are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and whose structural elements are sound enough to prevent collapse or injury. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these standards — such as water intrusion through a deteriorating roof or wall, or unsafe flooring — tenants may document the conditions and report them to the local code enforcement authority in Valatie. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies may be available, including raising code violations in relevant housing 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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