Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-16
Records; inspection of records
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An official record shall be kept of all activities of the Department specified in the provisions of this code, and all such records shall be available for public inspection at appropriate times and under reasonable regulations established by the Enforcement Officer to maintain the security and integrity of such records.
Section 54-16 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances requires the Department to maintain an official record of all its activities covered by the code. These records must be made available for public inspection, though the Enforcement Officer may set reasonable rules governing when and how the public accesses them in order to protect the records' security and integrity. The provision balances transparency with the practical need to safeguard official documentation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-16, property owners and managers interacting with the Department should be aware that enforcement activities, inspections, and related actions are documented in official records that are open to public review. Operators who want to verify the status of a complaint, inspection, or departmental action may request access to relevant records through the process established by the Enforcement Officer. Keeping copies of any correspondence or notices from the Department can help cross-reference what appears in the official record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-16 gives members of the public, including tenants, the right to inspect official records of the Department's activities under the code. If a tenant believes an inspection, complaint, or enforcement action was taken—or not taken—regarding their housing, they may request access to the relevant records through the Enforcement Officer's established procedures. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Pelham's local code can help explain how to navigate the records-access process and what information those records may contain.
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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