Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-42
Enforcing officers designated; powers and duties
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A. The Village Manager is hereby charged with the duty of administering the applicable housing standards and securing compliance therewith and shall be empowered to adopt rules and regulations necessary for securing such compliance, provided that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the applicable housing standards. B. The Village Manager is authorized to conduct surveys of housing in any area of the municipality to determine the condition of premises, extent of deterioration, lack of facilities, inadequate maintenance, unsafe and insanitary conditions, extent of overcrowding, land use and other relevant factors. C. The chief investigative officer of this municipality for the purpose of this chapter shall be the Building Inspector, and he shall be under the direction and supervision of the Village Manager, however the Village Manager may also delegate, hire or contract with any person, firm or body to supplement or assist such Building Inspector; subject, however, to the approval of the Board of Trustees of this municipality for all salaries of such persons and subject to the Board of Trustees' approval of all contracts over the amount of $1,000. D. It shall be the duty of the Village Manager: (1) To cause periodic inspections to be made not less than once every five years of all premises within the scope of applicable housing standards. (2) To cause an investigation of all complaints of alleged housing violations or other unsafe insanitary conditions. (3) To order, in writing, the remedying of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises in violation of provisions of the housing standards or of rules and regulations adopted by the agency, to state in the violation order a reasonable time limit for compliance therewith and, where necessary, to order the vacation of premises found unfit for human habitation. (4) To request the chief legal officer of the municipality to take appropriate legal action in the name of the municipality upon failure of the responsible party to comply with such violation order within the time specified therein. (5) To cause a search of the municipality's records of housing violations existing on any premises and to issue a certified statement thereof upon receipt of written request and payment of any fees required by local law or ordinance. (6) To study housing conditions in the municipality. (7) To cooperate with other municipal, governmental and private agencies engaged in the study and improvement of housing conditions. (8) To publish an annual report of housing conditions in the municipality, accomplishments of the municipality and recommendations for the future. E. Where violations of the housing standards exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of building occupants or of the public, the Village Manager may issue an order citing the violation and directing such action by such municipal agency as is necessary to remove or abate the immediate hazard or danger.
Section 72-42 of Mount Kisco's Code of Ordinances establishes the Village Manager as the chief administrator of local housing standards, with the Building Inspector serving as the primary investigative officer under the Manager's supervision. The provision requires periodic inspections of all covered premises at least once every five years, mandates investigation of all housing-violation complaints, and empowers the Village Manager to issue written orders requiring corrections within a reasonable timeframe. Where a violation creates an immediate hazard to health, safety, or welfare, the Village Manager may direct municipal action to remove or abate that danger without waiting for the standard compliance process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-42, property owners in Mount Kisco should expect that their premises are subject to periodic inspections by the Building Inspector at least once every five years, as well as complaint-driven investigations at any time. When a violation order is issued, it will specify a reasonable deadline for correction; failure to comply within that window can prompt the Village Manager to refer the matter to the municipality's chief legal officer for formal legal action. Operators who maintain properties in continuous compliance with applicable housing standards are best positioned to resolve any inspection findings quickly and avoid escalation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-42 gives tenants in Mount Kisco a clear avenue for addressing housing concerns: the Village Manager is required to investigate all complaints of alleged housing violations or unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Tenants can submit a written complaint to trigger this investigative duty, and they may also request a certified statement of any recorded housing violations on a property upon payment of the applicable fee. Those seeking guidance on how to document conditions, file a complaint, or understand their rights under this chapter may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Westchester County housing law.
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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