Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-10
Enforcement
Operative Text
A. This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Inspector of the Village or by such other persons who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees for this purpose. B. When the Building Inspector or such other duly appointed person, upon his own investigation, determines that a violation of this chapter exists (except as regards violations of § 78-5A , B and E , he shall cause to be served personally upon the person in actual possession of or having charge, care, control or ownership of the premises upon which the violation exists, a written notice indicating the violation and directing the removal or correction thereof within 20 days after service of such notice. In the event that such person cannot be served personally within a reasonable time or after reasonable efforts, the aforesaid written notice, modified to require removal or correction within 30 days after posting and mailing, shall be served by the posting thereof in a prominent place upon the premises and by mailing one copy thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a second copy thereof by regular mail to such person at his last known address. If the violation is not removed or corrected or if a schedule of completion for an appropriate removal or correction satisfactory to the Building Inspector is not agreed upon within 20 days from the date of personal service or within 30 days from the date of posting and mailing, a summons, returnable in the Village Justice Court, shall be served upon the appropriate person. In the event that the appropriate person cannot be served personally within a reasonable time or after reasonable efforts, the summons shall be served by the posting thereof in a prominent place upon the premises and by mailing one copy thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a second copy thereof by regular mail to such person at his last known address, or in such other manner as the Village Justice shall direct. C. When the Building Inspector or such other duly appointed person upon his own investigation determines that a violation of § 78-5A , B and/or E exists, he shall cause to be served, personally upon the person in actual possession of or having charge, care, control or ownership of the premises upon which the violation exists, a written notice indicating the violation and directing the removal or correction thereof within 24 hours after service of such notice. In the event that such person cannot be served personally within a reasonable time or after reasonable efforts, the aforesaid written notice, modified to require removal or correction within six days after posting and mailing, shall be served by the posting thereof in a prominent place upon the premises and by mailing one copy thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a second copy thereof by regular mail to such person at his last known address. If the violation is not removed or corrected or if a schedule of completion for an appropriate removal or correction satisfactory to the Building Inspector is not agreed upon within 24 hours from the date of personal service or within six days from the date of posting and mailing, a summons, returnable in the Village Justice Court, shall be served upon the appropriate person. In the event that the appropriate person cannot be served personally within a reasonable time or after reasonable efforts, the summons shall be served by the posting thereof in a prominent place upon the premises and by mailing one copy thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested, and a second copy thereof by regular mail to such person at his last known address, or in such other manner as the Village Justice shall direct.
Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-10 establishes how the village enforces its housing and property regulations. The Building Inspector — or another person appointed by the Board of Trustees — investigates violations and issues written notices requiring correction within set timeframes: generally 20 days for most violations, but only 24 hours for the more urgent violations covered under § 78-5A, B, and E. If a violation is not corrected within the applicable window, a summons is issued and the matter proceeds to Village Justice Court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 78-10, property owners and those in charge of premises in Sea Cliff should be prepared to respond promptly to any written notice of violation issued by the Building Inspector. For standard violations, a 20-day correction window applies; for violations of § 78-5A, B, and E, the window shrinks to just 24 hours, making rapid response essential. Compliant operators typically maintain current contact information with the village so that notices can be served without delay, and they document any agreed-upon correction schedules with the Building Inspector to avoid a summons to Village Justice Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-10 gives tenants and occupants a basis for understanding how violations on their premises are formally addressed by the village. If a Building Inspector identifies a violation, the person in possession or control of the property — which can include a tenant — may receive a written notice and is expected to facilitate or allow correction within the applicable timeframe. Tenants who believe a violation exists on their property may contact the Sea Cliff Building Inspector's office to report conditions, and those seeking broader guidance on their rights can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Nassau County housing regulations.
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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