Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-17
General applicability of presumptions
Operative Text
The presumptions set forth in §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15 , subject to the limitations contained therein, shall also be applicable to the enforcement and the prosecution of building and zoning Village of Valley Stream Code violations.
Section 46A-17 of Valley Stream's Code of Ordinances extends two specific legal presumptions—originally established in §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15—so that they apply not only in their original context but also in the enforcement and prosecution of building and zoning code violations within the Village. These presumptions carry with them whatever limitations are built into those earlier sections. In practical terms, this means the same evidentiary shortcuts or assumptions available under §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15 can be invoked when the Village pursues building or zoning violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Valley Stream should be aware that under § 46A-17, the presumptions defined in §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15 can be used against them in building and zoning enforcement proceedings—not just in the contexts those earlier sections originally addressed. Operators who maintain thorough documentation of property conditions, permits, and compliance efforts are generally better positioned to rebut any presumptions that may arise. Reviewing the specific limitations stated in §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15 is a standard part of understanding the full scope of § 46A-17's reach.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Valley Stream, § 46A-17 means that the legal presumptions found in §§ 46A-14 and 46A-15 can be applied when the Village enforces building and zoning rules—potentially making it easier for the Village to establish violations. Tenants who believe their building has code violations may find it useful to understand how these presumptions work when deciding whether to report conditions to Village enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Valley Stream's local code can help explain how §§ 46A-14, 46A-15, and 46A-17 interact in practice.
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 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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