Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-135
Interior maintenance
Operative Text
The interior of a residential building and its equipment shall be so maintained as to be sound, safe, clean, sanitary and functioning.
Section 245-135 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a general standard requiring that the interior of residential buildings and all associated equipment be kept in a sound, safe, clean, sanitary, and functioning condition. The rule applies on an ongoing basis, meaning the obligation is continuous rather than triggered by a specific event. It sets a baseline of habitability that governs the physical condition of residential interiors throughout the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-135, property owners and managers are generally expected to conduct regular inspections and maintenance of interior spaces and building equipment to ensure they remain structurally sound, safe, clean, sanitary, and in working order. Compliant operators typically address deterioration, equipment failures, and sanitation issues promptly before conditions fall below the standard the ordinance establishes. Keeping maintenance logs and responding to repair requests in a timely manner are practices commonly associated with meeting this type of ongoing interior maintenance obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-135 gives residential tenants a basis to expect that the interior of their building and its equipment will be maintained in a sound, safe, clean, sanitary, and functioning condition at all times. If conditions fall short of this standard, tenants may have options such as filing a complaint with the local code enforcement or housing authority, raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting conditions with photographs and written communications can be relevant when pursuing any of these general paths.
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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