Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-1
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A chapter providing for the repair or removal of any building or structure which is or threatens to be a public nuisance, dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of the Village of Westbury, or which might tend to constitute a fire hazard; for the establishment and maintenance of proper housing standards requiring sufficient light, air, sanitation and protection from fire hazards, essential to public health, safety and welfare; and for the assessment of the cost of repair or removal thereof as a municipal lien or assessment against such premises. A. Within the Village of Westbury there are and there may in the future be buildings or structures which are dilapidated, unsafe, dangerous, unsanitary, a menace to health, morals, safety and general welfare of the people of the Village of Westbury and which tend to constitute a fire hazard and which are a public nuisance. B. It is essential to the public welfare that proper housing standards be established and maintained, requiring sufficient light, air, sanitation and protection from fire hazards.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-1 establishes the legal foundation for the village's authority to address buildings and structures that are dilapidated, unsafe, unsanitary, or pose fire hazards. The provision declares that maintaining proper housing standards — including adequate light, air, and sanitation — is essential to public welfare. It also authorizes the village to recover the costs of any required repairs or demolition by placing a lien or assessment directly against the affected property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-1, property owners operating within the Village of Westbury are subject to housing standards that require buildings to be structurally sound, sanitary, adequately ventilated, and protected against fire hazards. Compliant operators generally conduct routine inspections and address deterioration before conditions rise to the level of a public nuisance. Owners should be aware that if the village undertakes repairs or removal on their behalf, the associated costs may be assessed as a lien against the property itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-1 reflects the village's declared commitment to ensuring that residents are not exposed to dilapidated, unsanitary, or fire-prone living conditions. Tenants who believe their building falls below the housing standards described in this chapter — such as lacking sufficient light, air, or sanitation — may have grounds to report conditions to the Village of Westbury's relevant code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under this chapter.
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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