Brightwaters, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-3
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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters hereby finds that it is in the public interest to prevent unsafe conditions arising from the rental of residential property that is in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Brightwaters Village Code, and any other codes or regulations that are applicable within the Village of Brightwaters, and property used for rental that is inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous; or which poses hazards to life, limb and property of residents of the Village of Brightwaters or that tends to promote and encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village of Brightwaters; creates blight, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems; and overburdens municipal services. The Board of Trustees further finds that additional Code provisions are required to halt the proliferation of such conditions and that the public health, safety, welfare and good order governance of the Village of Brightwaters will be enhanced by enactment of the regulations set forth in this chapter.
Chapter 107, Section 107-3 of the Brightwaters Village Code sets out the legislative rationale behind the village's residential rental regulations. The Board of Trustees determined that unsafe, overcrowded, or code-violating rental properties threaten public health, safety, and welfare, and that they contribute to neighborhood blight, traffic congestion, and strain on municipal services. This section does not impose specific duties on its own but establishes the policy foundation that justifies the regulatory requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 107.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 107-3 signals that the Village of Brightwaters enacted Chapter 107 specifically to address rental properties that fall short of state and local code standards. Operators who maintain rental units in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Brightwaters Village Code are acting in line with the public-interest goals this section articulates. Understanding this legislative intent can help property managers appreciate why the substantive requirements in the rest of Chapter 107 exist and how enforcement priorities are likely framed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-3 reflects the Village of Brightwaters' formal recognition that renters can be harmed by unsafe, overcrowded, or deteriorating housing conditions. Tenants who believe their rental unit violates state or local building and fire codes may find that this legislative-intent provision supports complaints or defenses raised under Chapter 107. General enforcement paths can include contacting the village's code enforcement office, raising applicable violations in housing proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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