Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-44
Responsibility for compliance
Operative Text
Owners, operators and occupants shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 238 as set forth herein, regardless of any agreement among the owners, operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility.
Under Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-44, owners, operators, and occupants of a property are each fully and independently responsible for complying with Chapter 238's requirements. This 'joint and several' liability means that any one of these parties can be held accountable for a violation, even if a private agreement between them assigns responsibility to someone else. Such private agreements do not limit or transfer legal obligations under the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 238-44 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances makes clear that property owners and operators remain liable for Chapter 238 compliance regardless of what a lease or management agreement says about tenant responsibilities. Compliant operators generally maintain direct oversight of code requirements rather than relying solely on tenants or third parties to fulfill them. Documenting inspection and maintenance practices is a common part of responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 238-44, occupants share joint and several liability for compliance with Chapter 238, meaning a tenant can be held responsible for violations even if a lease places that duty on the landlord or another party. Tenants who believe a landlord or operator is failing to meet their own obligations under Chapter 238 may consider contacting the Village of Patchogue's code enforcement office to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what this shared liability means in practice and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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