Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Chapter 157 of the Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a set of baseline, uniform standards for how residential properties are built, occupied, and maintained. Section 157-2 frames the chapter's overarching goal: protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. The standards are expressed as specific requirements tied to measurable performance objectives rather than vague aspirational language.
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Under the legislative intent stated in Clarkstown Code ch. 157 § 157-2, the entire chapter is oriented around uniform compliance benchmarks for construction, occupancy, and ongoing maintenance of residential premises. Operators who stay current with each specific requirement in Chapter 157 are generally aligned with the chapter's stated purpose of safeguarding occupant welfare. Reviewing the chapter as a whole in light of this foundational intent helps property managers understand why individual requirements are structured the way they are.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-2 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances signals that the protections in Chapter 157 exist specifically to safeguard the safety, health, and welfare of residential occupants like tenants. When conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of Chapter 157 with the appropriate local enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's code can help residents understand which specific provisions of the chapter may apply to a given set of conditions.
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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