Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-54
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The agency shall keep records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises regulated by the housing standards. Records shall be kept in a manner and form as prescribed by local law and shall be available for public inspection.
Section 245-54 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances requires the local housing agency to maintain records of every complaint it receives, every inspection it conducts, and every violation it finds for properties covered by the housing standards. These records must follow the format and procedures set by local law. Importantly, the records are open to the public, meaning anyone may review them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 245-54, the agency overseeing housing standards—not landlords directly—bears the record-keeping obligation, but property owners and managers should be aware that inspection reports and violation findings related to their premises become part of a publicly accessible file. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any agency records tied to their properties, since those records can surface during sales, financing, or future inspections. Reviewing publicly available records periodically can help operators identify and address any outstanding findings documented by the agency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-54 gives members of the public, including tenants, the right to inspect the agency's records of complaints, inspections, and violations for housing-standards-regulated properties. Tenants who want to learn about a property's complaint or violation history can request access to those records through the local housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how to locate and interpret these records, and documented violations may be relevant when raising housing-condition concerns through available local channels.
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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