Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-3
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The provisions of this code shall supplement but shall not replace or detract from any zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety or health law, ordinance, code or regulation of the Village of Pelham, the Westchester Board of Health, the County of Westchester and the State of New York.
Section 54-3 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes that the housing code operates alongside — not instead of — other applicable laws and regulations. Rules from the Village of Pelham, Westchester County, the Westchester Board of Health, and New York State all remain fully in effect. This means that compliance with one set of rules does not excuse noncompliance with another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-3, property owners and managers in Pelham must satisfy the requirements of this housing code in addition to all other applicable zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, and health regulations. A compliant operator generally tracks obligations across multiple regulatory frameworks — local, county, and state — rather than treating satisfaction of one code as a substitute for another. Staying current with requirements from bodies such as the Westchester Board of Health and New York State agencies is part of routine property management in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-3 means that tenants in Pelham may have protections and remedies available under several overlapping bodies of law simultaneously — the Village housing code, county health regulations, and state law can all apply to the same condition in a rental unit. If a habitability or safety concern arises, it may implicate more than one regulatory framework, and complaints can potentially be directed to multiple agencies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County can help identify which agencies and codes are relevant to a particular type of concern.
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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