Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-6
Effect on prior violations
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This code shall not affect violations of any other laws, ordinances, codes or regulations of Village of Pelham existing prior to the effective date of this code, and such violations shall be governed and punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those laws, ordinances, codes or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed.
Section 54-6 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 establishes that the adoption of this housing code does not erase or supersede violations that occurred under previously existing Village laws, ordinances, codes, or regulations. Any violation that took place before this code's effective date remains subject to the rules and penalties that were in force at the time it was committed. In other words, the new code operates prospectively, while older violations continue to be handled under the older legal framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 54-6, property owners and managers should be aware that any compliance issues or violations cited under prior Village of Pelham ordinances or codes are not wiped clean by the enactment of this chapter. Operators who received notices of violation before this code took effect remain accountable under the standards and penalty provisions of those earlier rules. Maintaining records of past compliance actions and any outstanding notices is a practice consistent with operating under this continuing-liability framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-6 means that tenants who experienced conditions that violated older Village of Pelham housing rules before this code's effective date retain whatever rights and remedies existed under those prior ordinances. The enactment of the new code does not eliminate a landlord's exposure for pre-existing violations, which may be relevant when reviewing the history of a unit or building. Tenants seeking to understand how a prior violation is being handled may consult the Village of Pelham's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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