Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-46
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A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be charged with the duty of administering the applicable housing standards and securing compliance therewith, and 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 the applicable housing standards. B. The Code Enforcement Officer, his assistants and deputy inspectors, if any, 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 insanitary conditions, extent of overcrowding, land use, and other relevant factors. C. It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to: (1) Cause periodic inspections to be made not less than once every three years, of all premises within the scope of applicable housing standards. (2) Cause an investigation of all complaints of alleged housing violations or other unsafe or insanitary conditions. (3) Order in writing the remedying of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises in violation of provisions of the housing standards or of rules and regulations adopted by the agency, 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 habitation. (4) Request the chief legal officer of the municipality to take appropriate legal action in the name of the agency upon failure of the responsible party to comply with such violation order within the time specified therein. (5) To cause a search of the municipality's records of housing violations existing on any premises and to issue a certified statement thereof upon receipt of written request and payment of any fees required by local law or ordinance. (6) To study housing conditions in the municipality. (7) To cooperate with other municipal, governmental and private agencies engaged in the study and improvement of housing conditions. (8) To publish an annual report of housing conditions in the municipality, accomplishments of the agency and recommendations for the future. D. Where violations of the housing standards exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of building occupants or of the public, the Code Enforcement Officer may issue an order citing the violation and directing such action by such municipal officer, department or board as is necessary to remove or abate the immediate hazard or danger.
Section 156-46 of Fallsburg's Code of Ordinances establishes the Code Enforcement Officer as the primary authority responsible for administering and enforcing local housing standards. The officer is empowered to conduct surveys, perform periodic inspections at least once every three years, investigate complaints, issue written violation orders with compliance deadlines, and order the vacation of premises deemed unfit for human habitation. When a violation poses an immediate hazard to occupants or the public, the officer may issue emergency orders directing other municipal departments to remove or abate the danger.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 156-46, property owners and managers in Fallsburg should expect periodic inspections of their premises at least once every three years, as well as inspections triggered by complaints. A compliant operator generally maintains properties in accordance with applicable housing standards so that when the Code Enforcement Officer conducts a survey or investigation, no written violation orders need to be issued. If a violation order is issued, operators are expected to remedy the cited conditions within the stated time limit; failure to comply may prompt the officer to refer the matter to the municipality's chief legal officer for further action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 156-46 gives tenants in Fallsburg a formal avenue for addressing unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions: the Code Enforcement Officer is required to investigate all complaints of alleged housing violations. Tenants may submit a written complaint to trigger an investigation, and the officer is obligated to issue a written violation order with a compliance deadline if violations are found. Tenants who believe conditions pose an immediate hazard may note that § 156-46(D) authorizes the officer to issue emergency orders; tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and navigate the complaint process.
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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