Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-2
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The standards set out in this chapter have been promulgated to provide a procedure to correct property conditions which endanger the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the Village and others.
Section 78-2 of Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 78 establishes the overarching purpose of the chapter's property maintenance standards: to create a formal procedure for addressing property conditions that pose risks to the health, safety, or welfare of village residents and others. This provision functions as a statement of legislative intent, meaning it frames how the rest of the chapter's requirements should be understood and applied. It does not itself impose specific duties but signals that the rules that follow are aimed at correcting dangerous or harmful property conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under the legislative intent stated in Sea Cliff Code ch. 78 § 78-2, the entire chapter's standards are oriented toward protecting community health, safety, and welfare. Property owners and managers operating in Sea Cliff generally maintain their properties in a manner consistent with this remedial purpose, understanding that the procedures established throughout Chapter 78 exist to correct conditions that fall short of those standards. Familiarity with this foundational intent can help operators contextualize the specific requirements found elsewhere in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-2 of Sea Cliff's Code of Ordinances signals that Chapter 78 was designed with residents' health, safety, and welfare in mind, providing a procedural framework for addressing hazardous property conditions. Tenants who believe a property condition endangers their health or safety may look to the broader chapter for the specific procedures available to bring such conditions to the village's attention. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sea Cliff or Nassau County regulations can help residents understand how this legislative intent translates into actionable remedies under the chapter.
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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