Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-7
Administrative agency designated
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A. The Bureau of Code Enforcement shall be the Department of Public Works of the City of Peekskill, New York, and is hereby designated as the agency to administer and secure compliance with the Uniform Code. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as "the bureau." B. The bureau shall be under the direction and charge of the Director of Public Works as chief officer of said bureau who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the bureau. C. All personnel of the bureau shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by the laws of the City of Peekskill and the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-7 designates the City of Peekskill's Department of Public Works — operating as the Bureau of Code Enforcement — as the official agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Uniform Code. The bureau is led by the Director of Public Works, who may appoint assistants and inspectors as needed to carry out the bureau's functions. All bureau personnel must meet qualifications and appointment requirements set by city law and departmental rules.
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Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-7, the Bureau of Code Enforcement (the Department of Public Works) is the body that oversees Uniform Code compliance for rental properties in Peekskill. Compliant property operators generally cooperate with bureau inspectors, respond to notices issued by the bureau, and direct any code-related correspondence to the Director of Public Works or designated representatives. Knowing which agency holds enforcement authority helps operators route inquiries and responses to the correct office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-7 establishes that the Bureau of Code Enforcement — housed within the Department of Public Works — is the agency tenants can contact regarding Uniform Code compliance concerns in Peekskill. Tenants who believe a property condition may violate the Uniform Code generally have the option of filing a complaint with the bureau, which has inspectors authorized to investigate. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Peekskill's local process can help explain what documentation or steps are typically involved in pursuing a complaint with the bureau.
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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