Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-7
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A. Enforcement agency designated. The Building Department of the village is hereby authorized and empowered to administer and secure compliance with this Housing Code. B. Assistants and inspectors. The Building Inspector shall have such assistants and inspectors as may be authorized by the Board of Trustees to carry out and to secure compliance with this Housing Code.
Section 147-7 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 designates the village's Building Department as the official body responsible for administering and enforcing the local Housing Code. The Building Inspector is authorized to employ assistants and inspectors, as approved by the Board of Trustees, to carry out compliance activities. This provision establishes the institutional framework for who holds enforcement authority under the Housing Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-7, property owners and managers in Spring Valley should expect that inspections and compliance actions related to the Housing Code will be conducted by the Building Department and its authorized inspectors. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with the Housing Code are generally prepared to cooperate with Building Department personnel when they carry out their duties. Keeping records of maintenance, repairs, and prior inspections can support a smooth interaction with the department's inspectors and assistants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-7 establishes that the Spring Valley Building Department is the designated agency tenants can contact when they believe a Housing Code violation exists at their residence. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate the Housing Code may direct complaints or requests for inspection to the Building Department, which is empowered to investigate and secure compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's local ordinances can help residents understand how to navigate the complaint process under ch. 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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