Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-55
Records
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The agency shall keep records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises regulated by the housing standards. Records shall be kept in a manner and form as prescribed by local law and shall be available for public inspection.
Section 140-55 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances requires the local housing agency to maintain records of every complaint it receives, every inspection it conducts, and every violation it finds related to regulated premises. These records must be kept in the format and manner that local law specifies. Importantly, the records are open to the public, meaning anyone may review them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-55, the agency overseeing housing standards—not landlords directly—bears the recordkeeping obligation, but property owners and managers should be aware that inspection reports and violation findings tied to their properties are part of the public record. Compliant operators generally stay informed about any open violations or complaints on file, since those records are accessible to prospective tenants, buyers, and lenders. Reviewing the agency's records periodically can help operators confirm that their compliance history is accurately documented.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-55 gives members of the public the right to inspect the housing agency's records of complaints, inspections, and violations for regulated premises in Wallkill. Tenants can use this access to look up the complaint and violation history of a property before or during a tenancy, which may be relevant when raising a housing-standards issue. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how to request and interpret these records.
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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