Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 265-13
Enforcement and compliance
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A. This chapter may be enforced by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Rotterdam and by any police officer of the Town of Rotterdam Police Department or a duly appointed representative by the Rotterdam Town Board. The Code Enforcement Officer or the duly authorized designee shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to inspect premises within the Town as necessary for said enforcement. B. Any property found to be maintained in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by rehabilitation, removal, trimming, demolition or repair. C. The property owner shall have the ultimate responsibility for compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-13 establishes who is responsible for enforcing the town's property maintenance rules and what happens when a violation is found. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, Rotterdam Police Department officers, and any representative appointed by the Town Board are all authorized to inspect properties and enforce the chapter. Any property found in violation is officially classified as a public nuisance, and the condition must be corrected through rehabilitation, removal, trimming, demolition, or repair.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-13, property owners bear the ultimate responsibility for keeping their properties in compliance with the chapter's requirements — that responsibility cannot be shifted to tenants or other parties. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties proactively so that inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer or authorized representatives do not reveal nuisance conditions. When a violation is identified, the owner is expected to abate it through one of the approved methods, such as rehabilitation, repair, or removal, before the condition escalates further.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rotterdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 § 265-13 makes clear that the property owner — not the tenant — holds ultimate responsibility for keeping the premises in compliance with the chapter. Tenants who observe conditions that may constitute a public nuisance under this chapter can report them to the Town of Rotterdam's Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer or the Rotterdam Police Department, both of whom are authorized to inspect and act. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision interacts with any lease obligations or other protections that may apply.
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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