Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-6
Enforcement and compliance
Operative Text
A. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer, or any other person designated by the Hilton Village Board of Trustees. B. Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a building or premises is in violation of any provision of this chapter, the Officer shall serve notice by regular mail to the last known address of the person or entity upon which the same is served, as shown by the most recent tax record, of such violation or alleged violation to the owner, occupant, agent or operator responsible for such violation. Such notice shall be in writing and shall specify the alleged violation and shall provide a reasonable time of not less than five days for compliance. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action that will be taken to effect compliance in the event that the said notice is not complied with within the specified time period. The Officer may extend the compliance time specified in any notice issued under the provisions of this chapter where there is evidence of intent to comply within the period specified, provided that reasonable conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance. C. Entry into occupied buildings or structures for the purposes of an inspection shall be permitted only when the Code Enforcement Officer has either obtained the informed consent of the property owner or person with a privacy right to the property, or obtained an appropriate search warrant, or acts in belief that there exists exigent circumstances whereby immediate entry into the building or structure is required to ensure the protection of life, safety or property. D. Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer has determined that a condition exists which poses an immediate threat to life, health or safety, the Officer may without prior notice, issue a notice citing the violation and order that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Such notice may include an order to vacate, board up, fence off or demolish. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such an order shall be effective immediately upon personal service and/or posting on the premises and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided. Expenses incurred in the execution of such order shall be recovered as provided herein.
Section 172-6 of Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 establishes how local building and property regulations are administered and enforced. The Code Enforcement Officer—or another person designated by the Hilton Village Board of Trustees—is responsible for identifying violations, issuing written notices, and setting compliance deadlines of at least five days. In urgent situations where an immediate threat to life, health, or safety exists, the Officer may issue an emergency order effective immediately upon service or posting, which can include directives to vacate, board up, fence off, or demolish a structure. Inspections of occupied buildings require either the owner's informed consent, a valid search warrant, or exigent circumstances justifying immediate entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 172-6, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain their buildings in conformance with ch. 172 so that no written violation notice becomes necessary. When a notice is received, operators typically act within the specified compliance window—no fewer than five days—and may communicate evidence of intent to comply if circumstances prevent immediate correction, which can support a request for an extension. In cases where an emergency order is issued and posted on the premises, the order takes effect immediately, and any expenses the Village incurs in executing that order may be recovered from the responsible party.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 172-6 gives tenants and occupants certain procedural protections: inspections of occupied units generally require the owner's consent, a search warrant, or genuine emergency circumstances before the Code Enforcement Officer may enter. If a violation affecting your unit is identified, the written notice issued under § 172-6 must specify the alleged violation and allow a reasonable time for correction, which means tenants can track whether proper procedures are being followed. Tenants who believe a hazardous condition exists may contact the Hilton Village Code Enforcement Officer to prompt an inspection, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how the notice and compliance process under ch. 172 may relate to broader housing rights.
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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