Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-67
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The agency shall keep records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises regulated by the housing standards. Records shall be kept in a manner and form as prescribed by local law and shall be available for public inspection.
Section 178-67 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances requires the local housing agency to maintain organized records of every complaint it receives, every inspection it conducts, and every violation it identifies for properties subject to the city's housing standards. These records must follow the format and procedures set by local law. Importantly, the records are open to the public, meaning anyone may review them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 178-67, the housing agency—not landlords directly—bears the recordkeeping obligation, but property owners and managers should be aware that inspection findings and violation notices tied to their properties become part of a publicly accessible file. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any open violations on record and address them promptly, knowing that the documented history of a property is visible to prospective tenants, buyers, and other interested parties. Reviewing the agency's public records periodically can help operators confirm that resolved violations are accurately reflected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-67 gives tenants and the general public the right to inspect the housing agency's records of complaints, inspections, and violations for regulated properties in Hornell. If you believe a landlord has a history of code issues, you can request to review these public records at the agency as a starting point for understanding a property's compliance history. Tenant-rights organizations can help you understand how to use this information, including whether documented violations may be relevant to other remedies available under Hornell's housing standards.
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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