West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-7
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The Village Building Inspector, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this article, as well as the enforcement of related statutory or regulatory provisions, including but not limited to Chapter 171 , Property Maintenance; Chapter 250 , Article XIII , Unsafe Buildings; and other pertinent articles of the Village Code.
Section 186-7 of West Haverstraw's Code of Ordinances designates the Village Building Inspector—or an appointed agent—as the primary authority responsible for enforcing the rental housing provisions in this article. The Inspector's jurisdiction extends beyond the article itself to encompass related local codes, including Chapter 171 (Property Maintenance) and Chapter 250, Article XIII (Unsafe Buildings). This means a single official oversees a coordinated range of housing and building standards under the Village Code.
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Under § 186-7, the Village Building Inspector is the official who may inspect, cite, and take enforcement action related to rental housing obligations in this article, as well as connected provisions such as Chapter 171 and Chapter 250, Article XIII. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with property maintenance and unsafe-building standards are generally better positioned when the Inspector or a designated agent conducts a review. Keeping records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management in West Haverstraw.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-7 establishes that the Village Building Inspector—or a designated agent—holds enforcement authority over the rental housing rules in this article, along with related codes like Chapter 171 on Property Maintenance and Chapter 250, Article XIII on Unsafe Buildings. Tenants who believe a property condition violates these provisions may consider contacting the Village Building Inspector's office to request an inspection or file a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with West Haverstraw's Village Code can help explain what options are generally available under this enforcement structure.
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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