East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-11
Enforcement; powers and duties of Building Inspector
Operative Text
A. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to administer this Housing Code and secure compliance therewith. He shall be empowered to adopt rules and regulations necessary for securing such compliance, provided that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with this code. B. He shall be authorized to conduct surveys of housing in any area of the municipality to determine the condition of premises, extent of deterioration, lack of facilities, inadequate maintenance, unsafe and unsanitary conditions, extent of overcrowding, land use and other relative factors. C. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to: (1) Cause an investigation of all complaints of alleged housing violations or other unsafe and unsanitary conditions. (2) Order, in writing, the remedying of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises in violation of the housing standards or of rules and regulations adopted by him, to state in the violation order a reasonable time limit for compliance therewith and, where necessary, to order the vacation of premises found unfit for human occupation. (3) Request the Board of Trustees to take appropriate legal action in the name of the Town/Village upon failure of the responsible party to comply with such violation order within the time specified therein. D. Where violations of the this chapter exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of building occupants or the public, the Building Inspector may issue an order citing the violation and directing such action by such municipal agency as is necessary to remove or abate the immediate hazard or danger.
Section 111-11 of East Rochester's Housing Code establishes the Building Inspector as the primary administrator responsible for enforcing local housing standards. The Inspector is authorized to survey housing conditions across the municipality, investigate complaints about alleged violations, and issue written orders requiring corrective action within a reasonable timeframe. When a violation creates an immediate hazard to occupants or the public, the Inspector may issue emergency orders directing the appropriate municipal agency to remove or abate that danger. If a responsible party fails to comply with a violation order, the Inspector may request that the Board of Trustees pursue legal action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 111-11, property owners and managers in East Rochester are generally expected to maintain their premises in compliance with the Housing Code at all times, since the Building Inspector holds broad authority to survey properties and investigate complaints without prior notice. When a written violation order is issued, it will specify a reasonable compliance deadline, and operators typically document all remediation steps taken to demonstrate timely correction. Failure to comply within the stated timeframe can result in the Board of Trustees being asked to initiate legal proceedings, making prompt attention to any violation order a standard part of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 111-11 gives tenants in East Rochester a formal avenue for addressing unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions: the Building Inspector is required to investigate all complaints of alleged housing violations. Tenants can submit a complaint to the Building Inspector's office, which may trigger a property survey, a written violation order to the landlord, and — if the hazard is immediate — an emergency abatement order. If a landlord fails to comply with a violation order issued under § 111-11, the matter can be escalated to the Board of Trustees for legal action, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this process may apply to a particular situation.
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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