Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-47
Administrative agency
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A. There shall be established or designated by local law in the Village of Canton an agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as "the agency." B. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer 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 183-47 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework for a local administrative agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing the village's housing standards. The agency is led by a chief officer supported by assistants and inspectors, all of whom must be qualified and appointed according to local law and carry official identification. Personnel acting in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 183-47, Canton Village property owners and managers can expect to interact with the designated housing agency and its credentialed inspectors when compliance matters arise. A compliant operator generally cooperates with agency personnel who present official badges or identification cards as required by this section. Keeping properties aligned with applicable housing standards helps ensure that interactions with the agency remain routine rather than adversarial.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 183-47 establishes the Canton Village agency that tenants may turn to when housing standard concerns arise, providing a formal channel for raising complaints about conditions in a rental unit. The agency's inspectors are required to carry official identification under this provision, so tenants can verify the credentials of anyone who identifies as an agency representative. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Canton Village's local law can help residents understand how to engage with this agency effectively.
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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