Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 147-2 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 147, which is to set consistent, baseline standards for the condition, occupancy, and upkeep of residential properties. The chapter is designed to protect the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. These standards are expressed through specific performance-based requirements rather than vague general principles.
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Chapter 147, as stated in § 147-2, frames all of its specific requirements around the goal of maintaining residential premises in a condition that protects occupant safety, health, and welfare. Operators who keep properties in good repair, address occupancy concerns proactively, and follow the chapter's specific maintenance requirements are generally acting in alignment with this foundational purpose. Understanding this purpose clause can help property managers interpret how individual provisions within Chapter 147 are meant to be applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-2 signals that Chapter 147 exists specifically to protect the people who live in and use residential properties in Spring Valley, N.Y. Tenants whose living conditions may fall short of the safety, health, or welfare standards described in this chapter may have grounds to raise those concerns through local code enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's ordinances can help residents understand how this purpose clause connects to the specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 147.
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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