Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 101-4
Inspection requirements
Operative Text
A. In accordance with the Fire Code of New York State and Property Maintenance Code of New York State, the Building Inspector of the Town of Esopus or its authorized designee or agent shall make provisions for inspections of each rental property which is subject to the provisions of this chapter. The Building Inspector shall notify each owner and/or managing agent of each rental property as to the time and place of such inspection. The inspection shall be for the purpose of determining compliance with all applicable rules and regulations concerning safety and maintenance of all rules and regulations applicable to said rental property. In addition, the owner and/or managing agent shall be obligated to review the contents of the landlord registration statement to determine if all said information is up-to-date, complete and accurate in all respects. B. Any inspection report issued pursuant to Subsection A of this section which reveals the presence of a violation shall be remedied by the owner within the time stated in the report. Failure to bring any building and/or residential rental property into conformance with such report and/or to remedy within the time set forth therein shall constitute a violation of this chapter, it being expressly understood that this provision shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the Town of Esopus but shall be an addition thereto. The inspection shall follow the following procedure. C. Tenant list. The property owner shall certify or affirm that their name, address and contact information for each tenant or subtenant occupying each dwelling unit. Any property owner who fails to maintain said information shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter, which is hereby declared to be a violation, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the amount set forth in the schedule or penalties, fees and fines set forth herein.
Section 101-4 of Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 establishes a mandatory inspection program for rental properties, administered by the Town of Esopus Building Inspector or a designated agent. Inspections are conducted to verify compliance with applicable safety and maintenance standards, including the Fire Code and Property Maintenance Code of New York State. When an inspection report identifies a violation, the property owner is required to correct it within the timeframe specified in the report. Owners are also required to maintain and certify accurate tenant contact information for each dwelling unit, and failure to do so constitutes a separate violation subject to fines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 101-4, compliant rental property operators in Esopus generally respond promptly to inspection notices from the Building Inspector, ensure the property meets all applicable fire and property maintenance standards before and during inspections, and remedy any cited violations within the deadline stated in the inspection report. Operators also keep their landlord registration statements current and maintain accurate name, address, and contact information for every tenant or subtenant in each dwelling unit, certifying that information as required. Failing to correct a cited violation or to maintain accurate tenant records each constitutes a separate violation of ch. 101, and the Town of Esopus retains additional remedies beyond the inspection process itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 101-4 gives tenants in Esopus an interest in knowing that their rental property is subject to periodic safety and maintenance inspections by the Town Building Inspector. If a violation is found during an inspection and the owner fails to remedy it within the required timeframe, that failure constitutes a violation of ch. 101, which tenants may reference when raising concerns with the Town of Esopus. Tenants who believe their landlord is not complying with inspection requirements or is failing to maintain accurate occupancy records may consider contacting the Town of Esopus Building Department or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York State housing law.
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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