Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-86
Notice of violation to be recorded
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Whenever a notice or order has been issued for any infraction of this Part 3 , the Building Inspector shall keep on file a copy of such notice or order in the Department. This recording shall constitute notice of such violation, infraction or order to any subsequent purchaser, grantee, mortgagee or lessee of the property affected thereby.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-86, whenever the Building Inspector issues a notice or order for a violation of Part 3, a copy must be kept on file in the Department. That filing serves as official constructive notice of the violation to anyone who later buys, receives, mortgages, or leases the affected property. In other words, future parties dealing with the property are legally considered to have been informed of the recorded violation, regardless of whether they personally received a copy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-86, once the Building Inspector files a notice or order, that record is attached to the property itself — not just to the current owner. Compliant operators generally resolve outstanding violations before transferring or encumbering a property, since any buyer, lender, or new tenant is deemed to have notice of the filed record. Maintaining clear title and a clean violation history is a standard part of responsible property management in Sleepy Hollow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-86 means that if a property you are renting or considering renting has a recorded Building Inspector notice or order on file with the Department, you are legally considered to have been notified of that violation. Prospective tenants can inquire with the Sleepy Hollow Building Department about any open notices or orders on file for a property before signing a lease. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what recorded violations may mean for habitability and what options generally exist when violations are present.
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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