Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-12
Enforcement by Building Department; Enforcement Officer
Operative Text
The Department of Buildings in the Village of Pelham or an agency assigned by the chief executive of the Village of Pelham is hereby designated responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this code. Such department or agency is hereinafter referred to as "the Building Department." Within the Building Department, the chief investigative officer for the purpose of administering this code shall be referred to as the "Enforcement Officer" and shall be under the direction and supervision of the chief executive officer of the Village of Pelham. However, the chief executive officer may also delegate, hire or contract with any person, firm or body to supplement or assist the Enforcement Officer, subject, however, to the approval of the local governing board of the Village of Pelham.
Section 54-12 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances designates the Village of Pelham Department of Buildings as the primary body responsible for administering and enforcing the local housing code. Within that department, a designated Enforcement Officer leads investigative activity under the direction of the Village's chief executive officer. The chief executive may also bring in outside persons, firms, or bodies to assist the Enforcement Officer, provided the local governing board approves such arrangements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-12, property owners and managers in the Village of Pelham should expect that compliance inspections and code enforcement actions will originate from the Building Department or its designated Enforcement Officer. The chief executive officer has authority to supplement enforcement with contracted or delegated parties, so operators may encounter inspectors or investigators beyond the core department staff. Maintaining records of code compliance and responding promptly to any official communications from the Building Department reflects standard practice under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-12 establishes that tenants in the Village of Pelham have a designated point of contact—the Building Department and its Enforcement Officer—for housing code concerns. If conditions in a rental unit may violate the local code, tenants can direct complaints or inquiries to the Building Department, which is charged with investigating such matters. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Pelham's ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when engaging with the Enforcement Officer under § 54-12.
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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