Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-1
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It is the purpose of this chapter to assist in the continued revitalization of areas throughout the Village to attract new businesses, promote the public interest in continued development, ensure regular maintenance and improvements to present structures, safeguard against blight and preserve property values and community standards and to establish minimum maintenance standards to safeguard life, limb, health, safety, property and the public welfare in the best interest of the residents of the Village of Haverstraw.
Section 169-1 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 169, which is to promote revitalization, attract business, prevent blight, and set minimum maintenance standards across the Village. The chapter is framed as a public-interest measure aimed at protecting health, safety, property values, and community standards for Village residents. It does not itself impose specific obligations but provides the interpretive foundation for the more detailed requirements that follow in the chapter.
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Chapter 169, as introduced by § 169-1, signals that Haverstraw Village takes an active interest in the upkeep and condition of properties within its boundaries. Operators who maintain their properties in good repair, address deterioration promptly, and keep up with improvements are generally aligned with the revitalization and anti-blight goals the chapter is designed to advance. Understanding this stated purpose can help property owners contextualize the specific maintenance standards set out in the rest of Chapter 169.
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Section 169-1 makes clear that Chapter 169 exists, in part, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Village of Haverstraw residents — including tenants living in rental properties. When conditions in a rental unit or building fall short of the maintenance standards the chapter is meant to enforce, that stated purpose can be relevant context for understanding a tenant's rights under the broader ordinance. Tenants who believe conditions in their housing conflict with the goals outlined in § 169-1 may wish to review the specific standards in Chapter 169 or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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