Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-40
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Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property.
Section 245-40 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a general maintenance standard requiring that residential properties be kept in conformity with the broader requirements set out in Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 245. The rule is designed to preserve the residential character of properties within the village. It functions as an overarching obligation that ties together the more specific standards found elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-40, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain their residential premises in ongoing compliance with all applicable standards in Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 245. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections, address maintenance issues promptly, and keep records of repairs and upkeep to demonstrate adherence to the chapter's requirements. Familiarity with the full scope of Parts 1 and 2 is important, as § 245-40 incorporates those provisions by reference as the benchmark for acceptable residential conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-40 establishes that tenants have an interest in residential premises being maintained in conformity with Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 245, which are intended to preserve the desirable residential character of the property. If conditions appear to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of § 245-40 as part of a complaint or legal proceeding. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the relevant Sleepy Hollow village authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law.
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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