Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-3
Legislative findings, purpose and intent
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A. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby finds and declares that the rental or otherwise letting of all or any portion of a dwelling unit constitutes a business which has the potential to impact upon the health, safety, general welfare and quality of life of the people of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the public. The purpose of this legislation is to establish a uniform program for the registration and inspection of rental properties within the Village to protect and safeguard the rights, health, safety and welfare of occupants and landlords and ensure proper maintenance of the rental housing stock through the participation of owners, tenants, the Village and the community through annual registration and inspections of premises at which such housing stock is located. B. The intent of the program is to achieve the following beneficial purposes: (1) The protection of the character and stability of the residential areas within the Village; (2) The correction and prevention of housing conditions and occupancy of dwelling units that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public and the owners and occupants of residential dwellings; (3) The enforcement of minimum standards for heating, plumbing, adequate bathroom facilities and other recognized acceptable sanitary living conditions necessary for health and safety; (4) The enforcement of minimum standards for light and ventilation necessary for health and safety; (5) The enforcement of minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential buildings and the prevention of deterioration and blight conditions; (6) The preservation of the value of land and buildings throughout the Village.
Section 186-3 of Croton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose behind the Village's rental property registration and inspection program. The provision declares that renting out a dwelling unit is a business activity with potential effects on public health, safety, and quality of life, and that a uniform registration and inspection system is needed to protect both occupants and landlords. The program aims to enforce minimum standards for heating, plumbing, sanitation, light, and ventilation, while also preserving the character and property values of residential neighborhoods throughout the Village.
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Under § 186-3, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has formally recognized rental activity as a business subject to oversight, meaning operators of rental properties are expected to participate in the annual registration and inspection program established by Chapter 186. Compliant property owners generally maintain their units to the minimum standards for heating, plumbing, sanitation, light, and ventilation that the program is designed to enforce. Staying current with registration requirements and proactively addressing maintenance issues reflects the cooperative framework between owners, tenants, and the Village that § 186-3 envisions.
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Section 186-3 signals that the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has a stated commitment to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of rental occupants through a formal registration and inspection program. Tenants living in rental units covered by Chapter 186 can look to this provision as the legislative foundation for minimum habitability standards—including heating, plumbing, sanitation, and ventilation—that the Village has committed to uphold. Those who believe their unit falls short of these standards may consider contacting the Village directly, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the broader provisions of Chapter 186 to understand available enforcement paths.
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