Saugerties Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-3
Enforcement
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This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer and/or any other agent designated by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. A. The Village of Saugerties shall have a choice of enforcing this chapter by seeking civil penalties or by instituting a criminal proceeding or may choose to do both. (1) Criminal proceeding. A summons or appearance ticket for any violation of this chapter may be served in the County of Ulster, New York, as defined within the meaning of New York Criminal Procedure Law § 150.40. In the event that the owner does not reside in the County of Ulster, then the owner shall be obligated to designate a managing agent, who maintains a bona fide residence in the County of Ulster. B. A designated managing agent of an owner may be served with a notice of violation, order of remedy, order of violation, an appearance ticket or other service of process, whether criminal or civil, pursuant to and subject to the provisions of law as if actually served upon the owner. C. No owner who designates a managing agent pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may assert the defense of lack of notice or lack of in personam jurisdiction based solely upon the service of process upon his designated agent. D. Nothing contained in this section shall limit the discretion of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer or Village Board from seeking an arrest warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction where permitted by law and as the circumstances may require.
Section 148-3 of Saugerties Village Code Chapter 148 establishes how the village's rental regulations are enforced. The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer — or any agent they designate — is responsible for enforcement, and the Village of Saugerties may pursue civil penalties, criminal proceedings, or both against violators. Owners who live outside Ulster County must designate a local managing agent who can receive legal notices and process on the owner's behalf, and service on that agent is treated as service on the owner directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 148-3, property owners who do not reside in Ulster County are generally expected to designate a managing agent who maintains a bona fide residence in the county, ensuring that notices of violation, orders of remedy, and other legal process can be properly served. Compliant operators typically keep their designated agent information current with the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer so that official communications reach the responsible party without delay. Owners should be aware that once a managing agent is designated under this chapter, they cannot later claim lack of notice or lack of personal jurisdiction based solely on service having been made to that agent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-3 gives the Village of Saugerties meaningful enforcement tools, including the ability to pursue both civil and criminal proceedings against owners who violate Chapter 148. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can report concerns to the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, who holds primary enforcement authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ulster County housing law can help residents understand what types of violations may be reported and what remedies the enforcement process may produce.
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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