Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-13
Enforcement and compliance
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A. This chapter may be enforced by the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, or by any police officer of the Town of Niskayuna Police Department or a duly appointed representative by the Niskayuna Town Board. Said persons shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to inspect premises within the Town as necessary for said enforcement. B. Any property found to be maintained in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by rehabilitation, removal, trimming, demolition, or repair. C. The property owner shall have the ultimate responsibility for compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-13 establishes who may enforce the town's property maintenance rules and what happens when a violation is found. Enforcement authority rests with the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, town police officers, or a representative appointed by the Town Board, all of whom may inspect properties as needed. A property found to be in violation is declared a public nuisance and must be corrected through rehabilitation, removal, trimming, demolition, or repair, with the property owner bearing ultimate responsibility for compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-13, property owners in Niskayuna carry the ultimate responsibility for keeping their properties in compliance with the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties proactively so that any inspection by the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, or other authorized official does not reveal conditions that could be declared a public nuisance. When a violation is identified, the abatement methods recognized by the provision include rehabilitation, removal, trimming, demolition, or repair, and addressing issues promptly is consistent with the owner-responsibility standard the section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-13 of Niskayuna's Code of Ordinances gives multiple town officials — including the Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, and police officers — the authority to inspect properties and enforce the chapter's requirements. If a tenant believes a property is being maintained in violation of ch. 139, one general path is to contact the town's Building or Code Enforcement office to request an inspection, since those officials are expressly authorized to act under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a property is found to constitute a public nuisance under § 139-13.
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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