Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-96
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Notwithstanding any contract provision to the contrary regarding compliance with the provisions of this Part 3 , no person shall be relieved of any direct responsibility under this Part 3 .
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-96 establishes that contractual agreements cannot be used to shift or eliminate a party's direct legal responsibilities under Part 3 of the code. In other words, if a person has an obligation under Part 3, a private contract—no matter what it says—cannot relieve that person of that duty. The rule ensures that compliance obligations remain with the party on whom the law places them, regardless of what any side agreement may attempt to arrange.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 245 § 245-96, property owners and managers should be aware that any lease clause, management agreement, or other contract purporting to transfer their Part 3 compliance duties to another party—such as a tenant or contractor—does not eliminate their own direct responsibility under the ordinance. Compliant operators generally ensure that their own conduct meets Part 3 requirements independently of what any contract may say. Relying on a contractual indemnification or delegation clause as a substitute for direct compliance is not a recognized defense under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-96 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances means that a landlord cannot point to a lease clause or other contract to escape direct obligations imposed on them by Part 3. If a tenant believes a landlord is attempting to use a contractual provision to avoid a Part 3 duty, that argument may be raised as a defense or basis for a complaint through local code enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's housing code can help explain what options are generally available under this provision.
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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