Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-52
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A. The town office of Building Inspector shall be the agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards of this chapter. B. Said agency shall be under the direction and charge of the Town Building Inspector, who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 140-52 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes the Town Building Inspector's office as the designated agency responsible for administering and enforcing the town's housing standards. The Building Inspector leads the agency and may appoint assistants and inspectors as needed to carry out its functions. All agency personnel must be officially qualified and credentialed, and they are protected from personal liability for good-faith actions taken in the course of their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-52, the Town Building Inspector's office is the authority that property owners in Wallkill will interact with regarding housing standards compliance. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspectors who present official badges or identification cards as required by this section, and they respond to any notices or directives issued by the agency. Maintaining properties in accordance with Chapter 140 standards is the primary way operators avoid enforcement action by this agency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-52 identifies the Wallkill Town Building Inspector's office as the body tenants can contact when housing standards under Chapter 140 may not be met. Tenants who believe a violation exists may file a complaint with that office, which is empowered to investigate and secure compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to engage with the Building Inspector's office and what options may be available when housing conditions fall short of local standards.
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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