West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-8
Service of notice of violation
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A. A notice of violation issued by the Building Inspector, or other Village official duly designated by the Village Board, relative to a premises shall be served either personally, or by certified and regular mail, upon the person, or by posting the violation notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected. If a notice of violation is served by posting it upon the premises, a copy thereof shall be mailed to the person to whom it is directed. B. A notice of violation shall identify the violation, require the person served to cease and desist from the same and prescribe a reasonable period within which to abate such violation. The notice may also contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with this chapter. C. Failure to cease and desist and to abate any condition for which a notice of violation has been served by the Building Inspector as provided herein shall constitute a violation of this chapter subject to punishment hereunder. D. The continuation of a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each week the violation is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-8 establishes how notices of violation are delivered and what they must contain. A notice may be served in person, by certified and regular mail, or by posting it conspicuously on the affected property — with a mailed copy required if posting is used. The notice must identify the specific violation, direct the recipient to stop the offending activity, and set a reasonable deadline for correcting it. Crucially, each week a violation continues after notice is served counts as a separate, distinct offense under the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-8, compliant property operators treat a notice of violation as a firm deadline, not a suggestion. Operators who receive a notice — whether in person, by mail, or posted on the property — generally document receipt, review the identified violation, and take corrective action within the prescribed abatement period. Because each week of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate offense, prompt remediation is a standard part of responsible property management practice in the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 § 171-8 governs how the Village formally notifies parties of code violations on a premises, and it creates ongoing accountability for landlords who fail to correct cited conditions. If a notice of violation has been issued for conditions affecting your rental unit and the landlord has not abated the problem within the required period, each additional week of non-compliance may represent a separate offense under the chapter. Tenants who believe a violation remains unaddressed can document the conditions, retain copies of any notices, and reach out to the Village Building Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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