Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-65
Chief Housing Officer
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector of the Village of Waverly shall serve as Chief Housing Officer and shall administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. B. The Chief Housing Officer shall have such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of his office, which assistants and inspectors shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. C. The Chief Housing Officer and any assistants and inspectors serving under him shall be qualified 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 93-65 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances establishes the Building Inspector as the Chief Housing Officer, responsible for administering and enforcing the village's housing standards. The Chief Housing Officer may be supported by assistants and inspectors appointed by the Board of Trustees, all of whom must carry official identification. Personnel acting in good faith within their official duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 93-65, the Chief Housing Officer and authorized inspectors are the officials empowered to enforce Waverly's housing standards, and they will carry official badges or identification cards when conducting their duties. Compliant property operators in Waverly generally cooperate with inspections conducted by these credentialed personnel and maintain properties in accordance with applicable housing standards. Recognizing who holds enforcement authority under this section helps operators understand the chain of command when compliance matters arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-65 designates the Village of Waverly's Building Inspector as the Chief Housing Officer, making that office the primary point of contact for housing standard concerns. Tenants who believe a housing standard is not being met may direct complaints or inquiries to the Chief Housing Officer's office, which is authorized to investigate and secure compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waverly's local code can help residents understand how to engage with the enforcement process established under 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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