Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-12
Notice of complaint and hearing
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When a petition is filed with the public authorities by a public official or board, or by a resident of the Village charging that any building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or whenever it appears to the public officer on his own motion that the continuing of any condition constitutes a nuisance in the meaning of this chapter or presents a condition harmful to the health and safety of the occupants of said building and the general public of the Village, all regulations as stated in Chapter 40 of the Code of the Village of Greenwood Lake shall apply.
Section 62-12 of Greenwood Lake's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which a building can be formally flagged as unfit for human habitation or as a public nuisance. A complaint may be initiated either by a public official or board, by a Village resident filing a petition, or by a public officer acting on their own authority. Once such a complaint is triggered, the procedural rules set out in Chapter 40 of the Village of Greenwood Lake Code govern how the matter proceeds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 62-12, property owners in Greenwood Lake should be aware that complaints about building conditions can originate from residents, public officials, or a public officer acting independently. When such a complaint is filed or initiated, the full procedural framework of Chapter 40 of the Village Code comes into effect, which typically includes notice and hearing requirements. Operators who maintain buildings in habitable condition and address health or safety concerns proactively are generally better positioned when complaints arise under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 62-12 gives Village residents the right to file a petition with public authorities if they believe a building is unfit for human habitation or poses a health or safety hazard. Once a complaint is filed under this provision, the procedures outlined in Chapter 40 of the Greenwood Lake Village Code apply, which may include formal hearings. Tenants who believe their building qualifies under this provision may consider contacting the Village's public officer, reaching out to local housing authorities, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand the options available to them.
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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