New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-1
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A. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the people of the Village of New Paltz, New York by establishing minimum standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises; establishing minimum standards governing utilities, facilities and other physical components and conditions essential to make dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners, operators, agents and the occupants of dwellings and dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units; authorizing and establishing procedure for the inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units and the condemnation and vacation of those dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units unfit for human habitation; and fixing penalties for the violations of the provisions of this chapter. This chapter is hereby declared to be remedial and essential to the public interest, and it is intended that this chapter be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose as stated above. B. This chapter shall apply to all residential rental premises as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land on which residential buildings, buildings of mixed occupancy or accessory structures are located; (2) Residential buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings; (3) Residential occupancies in buildings of mixed occupancy; and (4) Accessory structures, accessory to residential occupancies.
Section 129-1 of the New Paltz Village Code establishes the foundational purpose and reach of the village's residential housing standards chapter. It sets minimum requirements for the condition, maintenance, and occupancy of dwellings, rooming houses, and related premises to ensure they are safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation. The chapter assigns responsibilities to owners, operators, agents, and occupants, and authorizes inspection, condemnation, and vacation of unfit properties. It applies broadly to all residential rental premises, including single-family and two-family homes, multiple dwellings, mixed-use buildings with residential occupancies, and accessory structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 129 § 129-1 of the New Paltz Village Code, property owners and operators of any residential rental property in the village—including one- and two-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and accessory structures—are subject to the minimum housing standards established throughout this chapter. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that meets the safety, sanitation, and habitability requirements the chapter sets out, and they cooperate with authorized inspections. Because the chapter is explicitly declared remedial and intended to be liberally construed, operators typically err on the side of proactive maintenance and recordkeeping to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 129-1 of the New Paltz Village Code affirms that tenants living in any residential rental property in New Paltz—including apartments in multi-unit buildings, units in mixed-use structures, and even accessory dwellings—are entitled to housing that meets the chapter's minimum standards for safety, sanitation, and habitability. The chapter authorizes village officials to inspect properties and, where conditions are severe, to condemn or require vacation of units found unfit for human habitation. Tenants who believe their housing falls below these standards may consider contacting the village's code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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