Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 194 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 194-1
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For the purpose of this Article, the terms used herein are defined as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceeding which may be instituted by a Code Enforcement Officer in the Justice Court of the Village of Spring Valley in connection with an alleged violation of any of the local laws of the Village of Spring Valley. BUILDING Any improved real property located within the Village of Spring Valley which, in whole or in part, is non-owner-occupied. PROCESS A summons or any notice, mandate or other paper or process issued under any provision of the Code of the Village of Spring Valley. VILLAGE CLERK Either the Village Clerk or any Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Spring Valley.
Section 194-1 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 194 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the Article. It defines key terms — including 'Action or Proceeding,' 'Building,' 'Process,' and 'Village Clerk' — so that the Article's requirements apply consistently and predictably. Notably, the definition of 'Building' covers any improved real property in Spring Valley that is not fully owner-occupied, meaning rental and partially rented properties fall within the Article's scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 194-1, any improved real property in Spring Valley that is not fully owner-occupied qualifies as a 'Building' subject to this Article, so operators of rental units should be aware that the Article's requirements apply to their properties. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with these defined terms, since 'Action or Proceeding,' 'Process,' and 'Village Clerk' carry specific meanings that govern how enforcement notices and legal proceedings are handled under the Village Code. Understanding these definitions helps property managers correctly interpret any summons or official paper issued by a Code Enforcement Officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 194-1 establishes that the building where a tenant lives — if it is not fully owner-occupied — falls within the definition of 'Building' under Chapter 194, meaning the Article's protections and enforcement mechanisms can apply to that rental. When a Code Enforcement Officer initiates an 'Action or Proceeding' as defined here, it takes place in the Justice Court of the Village of Spring Valley, giving tenants a formal venue where alleged violations of local law may be addressed. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may wish to contact the Village Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how these defined terms affect 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.
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