Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-10
Owners to comply with provisions
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Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants, and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility.
Under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-10, the owner of a property bears ultimate legal responsibility for compliance with all requirements in Chapter 83, even when the same chapter assigns some duties to operators or occupants. Private agreements—such as leases or management contracts—that shift compliance responsibility to another party do not relieve the owner of that obligation under the ordinance. In other words, the owner cannot use a contractual arrangement as a shield against the municipality's enforcement of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-10, property owners in Westbury remain the party of record responsible for Chapter 83 compliance regardless of what a lease or management agreement says. Compliant operators typically ensure that any duties delegated to a property manager or tenant are independently monitored, because a failure by those parties still exposes the owner to municipal enforcement. Reviewing management contracts and lease terms in light of § 83-10 is a common practice among owners who want to understand where their exposure lies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-10 establishes that the owner—not just an on-site manager or operator—is ultimately accountable for compliance with Chapter 83 in Westbury. If a landlord attempts to deflect responsibility for a code issue by pointing to a lease clause that places the duty on the tenant or a third-party manager, that argument does not eliminate the owner's obligation under this provision. Tenants who believe Chapter 83 requirements are not being met may consider contacting the appropriate Westbury municipal authority or reaching out to 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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