Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-8
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Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector and other duly appointed law enforcement officers of the Village of Sleepy Hollow shall be charged with the duty of administering and enforcing this article. B. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to issue a notice of violation or to order in writing the correction of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises which violate the provisions of this article. C. The General Foreman and duly appointed law enforcement officers shall have the power to issue an appearance ticket for violations of §§ 310-3G , 310-6 and 310-7 of this article, with the penalties described in § 310-9 .
Section 310-8 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes who is responsible for enforcing the village's housing regulations and how violations are addressed. The Building Inspector holds primary administrative authority, including the power to issue written notices of violation and orders to correct non-compliant conditions on any property. Additionally, the General Foreman and other authorized law enforcement officers may issue appearance tickets for specific violations of §§ 310-3G, 310-6, and 310-7, with penalties governed by § 310-9.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-8, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that the Building Inspector is authorized to inspect premises and issue written correction orders whenever conditions are found to violate the article. A compliant operator generally responds promptly to any notice of violation and documents corrective actions taken to bring the property into compliance. Certain violations of §§ 310-3G, 310-6, and 310-7 can also result in appearance tickets issued by the General Foreman or law enforcement officers, with penalties outlined in § 310-9.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-8 gives tenants in Sleepy Hollow a clear enforcement framework to reference when conditions on a rental property may violate local housing regulations. The Building Inspector is empowered to issue written notices and correction orders, meaning tenants who observe potential violations may contact the Building Inspector's office to prompt an inspection. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how appearance tickets under §§ 310-3G, 310-6, and 310-7 and the associated penalties in § 310-9 may relate to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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