Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 261-1
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This article is enacted for the purpose of repealing Local Law No. 4 of the year 2004 and adopting new revised regulations in relation to certificates of occupancy for tenant housing. There are numerous dwelling units in the Village that are rented, leased, or otherwise let to persons other than the owners of the dwelling unit. The Village of Valatie has the responsibility for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of all of the residents of the Village and of the occupants of these premises. It is declared to be the policy of the Village of Valatie that residential rental facilities and premises in the Village shall be regulated in such a manner as to ensure the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of those persons residing in or visiting such premises, and that such regulation shall be as set forth in this article.
Section 261-1 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose behind the village's residential rental regulations, replacing the earlier Local Law No. 4 of 2004 with updated rules. The provision recognizes that many dwelling units in Valatie are occupied by non-owners and asserts that the village has a responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all residents and visitors in those units. It sets the policy framework under which rental housing in Valatie is subject to regulation, particularly through the certificate of occupancy requirements that follow in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 261 § 261-1, the Village of Valatie has formally declared its intent to regulate residential rental properties in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. Operators of rental housing in Valatie generally maintain awareness that this article superseded Local Law No. 4 of 2004 and that compliance with the certificate of occupancy requirements flowing from this policy statement is expected. Staying current with the full set of regulations outlined in ch. 261 is a common practice among compliant rental property operators in the village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 261-1 reflects Valatie's stated commitment to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people who live in or visit rental housing within the village. This provision serves as the policy foundation for the certificate of occupancy requirements that follow in ch. 261, which may be relevant if questions arise about whether a rental unit meets the village's standards. Tenants who have concerns about conditions in their rental unit may find it useful to reference this article when contacting the Village of Valatie directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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