Coxsackie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-10
Responsibilities of owners
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A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners and operators of buildings shall be responsible for the proper installation, maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply where they have contracted to do so. C. Whenever any person or persons shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any property within the Village as executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, operator or agent, such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of said property within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as the record owner; and notice to any such person or any order or decision of the Mayor shall be deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice, as if such person or persons were actually the record owner or owners of such property. In instances where an occupant is responsible or shares responsibility with the owner for the existence of one or more violations of this chapter, said occupant shall be deemed and taken to be an owner within the true intent and meaning of this chapter.
Coxsackie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-10 establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for complying with the housing chapter's requirements, even when other parties such as operators or tenants also carry duties under the same chapter. Private agreements that shift responsibility to another party do not relieve the owner of legal accountability under the code. The provision also extends 'owner' status to anyone exercising practical control over a property — such as an executor, trustee, or agent — and, in certain circumstances, to an occupant who contributes to a violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-10, a property owner's compliance obligation is not transferred simply by entering into a management agreement or lease that assigns maintenance duties to an operator or tenant. Compliant operators generally ensure that service facilities — including heating and hot water systems where those services were promised — are properly installed, maintained, and functioning. Anyone acting as an agent, trustee, or manager of a Coxsackie property should be aware that notices and orders issued by the Mayor under this chapter carry the same legal weight as if directed to the record owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-10 makes clear that owners remain accountable for code compliance regardless of what a lease says, which means tenants may have recourse against the record owner even if a management company or operator is the day-to-day contact. However, the provision also notes that an occupant who is responsible for creating or contributing to a violation can be treated as an 'owner' for purposes of this chapter, which is worth understanding when evaluating any complaint or enforcement action. Tenants who believe a service facility — such as heat or hot water — is not being properly maintained may consider contacting the Village of Coxsackie's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options under ch. 106.
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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