Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-3
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The purpose of this law is to protect the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the people of the Village of Port Chester, New York, by establishing minimum standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises; establishing minimum standards governing utilities, facilities and other physical components and conditions essential to make dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners, operators, agents and the occupants of dwellings and dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units; authorizing and establishing procedure for the inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units and the condemnation and vacation of those dwellings and dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units; and fixing penalties for the violations of the provisions of this law. This law is hereby declared to be remedial and essential to the public interest, and it is intended that this chapter be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated above.
Chapter 197, Section 197-3 of the Port Chester Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the village's housing maintenance law. It sets minimum standards for the physical condition, occupancy, and upkeep of dwellings, rooming houses, and related premises to ensure they are safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation. The law also defines responsibilities for owners, operators, agents, and occupants, authorizes inspection and condemnation procedures, and provides for penalties when its provisions are violated. Because the law is declared remedial and in the public interest, courts and administrators are directed to interpret it broadly to fulfill these goals.
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Under Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-3, property owners, operators, and agents are subject to a framework of minimum maintenance and habitability standards that apply to all covered dwellings and rooming units. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in a condition that meets the physical, utility, and occupancy requirements established throughout Chapter 197, and they cooperate with authorized inspections. Because the law is intended to be liberally construed, regulators and courts may interpret its requirements broadly when evaluating whether a property meets the stated standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 197-3 of Port Chester's housing code signals that the entire Chapter 197 framework exists to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents like tenants and roomers. Tenants whose dwellings may fall below the minimum standards described in Chapter 197 can report concerns to the Village of Port Chester's code enforcement office, which is authorized to inspect properties and, where warranted, pursue condemnation or vacation proceedings. Because the law is explicitly declared remedial and meant to be liberally construed, tenants may also find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how its protections apply to their circumstances.
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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