Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-75
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A. There shall be established or designated by the Board of Trustees a Code Enforcement Office to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. Such office is hereinafter referred to as the "Agency." B. The Agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the Agency. C. All personnel of the Agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law, and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the Agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 186-75 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework for a Code Enforcement Office, designated by the Board of Trustees, to oversee compliance with local housing standards. The office operates under a chief officer supported by assistants and inspectors, all of whom must be qualified and appointed according to local law and carry official identification. Agency personnel acting in good faith within their official duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
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Under § 186-75, the Code Enforcement Office holds authority to administer and secure compliance with Massena's housing standards, meaning property owners and managers can expect inspections and enforcement actions from credentialed Agency personnel carrying official badges or identification cards. Compliant operators generally cooperate with inspectors upon presentation of proper credentials and maintain their properties in accordance with the applicable housing standards the Agency is charged with enforcing. Familiarity with the Agency's structure and authority, as outlined in ch. 186 § 186-75, helps operators understand who has jurisdiction over housing-related compliance matters in Massena.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-75 establishes the Code Enforcement Office as the body responsible for upholding housing standards in Massena, giving tenants a designated agency to contact when conditions in a rental unit may not meet those standards. When Agency personnel conduct inspections, they are required by this provision to carry official badges or identification cards, so tenants can verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent the office. Tenants who believe housing standards are not being met may consider reaching out to the Code Enforcement Office established under ch. 186 § 186-75, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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