Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-7
Property maintenance requirements
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A. General requirements. Residential, commercial and industrial premises, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to assure the desirable character of the property. B. Open areas. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage system shall be utilized where necessary. No roof, surface or sanitary drainage shall create a structural, safety or health hazard by reason of construction, maintenance or manner of discharge. C. Buildings and structures. (1) All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. (2) 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 collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. (3) The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and shall be structurally sound. (4) Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors, windows, chimneys and other parts of a 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 and unsecured objects. Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced. (5) 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. (6) Infestation and screening. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-7 establishes broad property maintenance standards that apply to residential, commercial, and industrial properties alike, whether occupied or vacant. The rule requires that drainage systems be adequate to prevent water hazards, that building exteriors and interiors be kept structurally sound and weathertight, and that all premises remain free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation. Owners of vacated buildings carry a continuing obligation under this section to keep those structures safe and secure so they do not endanger neighboring properties or the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-7, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain exterior surfaces, foundations, roofs, walls, and drainage systems to prevent deterioration, water intrusion, and structural hazards. Operators of vacant buildings take ongoing steps to secure those structures and eliminate conditions that could threaten adjoining properties or passersby. Pest control measures consistent with generally accepted extermination practices are also part of a standard maintenance program under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-7 establishes that tenants have an interest in premises that are structurally sound, weathertight, sanitary, and free from pest infestation. When conditions such as water intrusion, deteriorating floors or walls, or rodent activity appear to fall short of these standards, tenants may document the conditions and bring them to the attention of the local code enforcement authority responsible for administering ch. 83. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available 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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