Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-7
Enforcement; penalties for offenses
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A. Any and all violations of this chapter must be corrected immediately. B. Enforcement shall be by the Commissioner of Public Works or designee. C. The property owner or his or her agent is responsible to demonstrate to the Commissioner's satisfaction that the paint to be removed does not contain lead. The costs of such a demonstration are the responsibility of the property owner. It shall be presumed that paint in or on homes constructed before 1978 does contain lead. D. Any violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a stop-work order until all violations are corrected. E. A continued violation shall result in the issuance of an appearance ticket and is subject to the penalties as provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-7 establishes that violations of the town's paint and lead-related chapter must be corrected immediately, with enforcement authority resting with the Commissioner of Public Works or a designee. Property owners bear the burden of demonstrating that paint being removed does not contain lead, and paint in homes built before 1978 is presumed to contain lead. Ongoing violations can trigger a stop-work order and, if continued, an appearance ticket with penalties referenced in Chapter 1, General Provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-7, compliant property owners and managers address any chapter violations without delay and are prepared to demonstrate to the Commissioner of Public Works that paint slated for removal is lead-free, covering the costs of that demonstration themselves. Because the ordinance presumes that paint in pre-1978 homes contains lead, operators of older properties typically document the lead status of painted surfaces before beginning any removal work. Failure to resolve violations promptly can result in a stop-work order halting all work on the property, and continued non-compliance may lead to an appearance ticket and the penalties set out in Chapter 1, General Provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-7 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a property owner undertakes paint removal work without properly addressing lead hazards, particularly in homes built before 1978, which are presumed under the ordinance to contain lead paint. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may contact the Commissioner of Public Works, who holds enforcement authority under this section, to report the issue and request inspection. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how the stop-work order and penalty provisions of this section may be relevant to their situation.
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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