Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-18
Duties of the Village Counsel
Operative Text
The Village Counsel shall: A. Prosecute all persons failing to comply with the terms of the order provided to be given under § 83-16D . B. Prosecute all persons who shall in any way violate the terms of this chapter. C. Appear at all hearings before the Village Board in regard to dangerous buildings and substandard buildings. D. In his discretion bring suit to collect all municipal liens, assessments or costs incurred by the Village for repairing or causing to be removed dangerous buildings or in repairing or causing to be removed substandard buildings. E. Take such other legal action as is necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this chapter, including actions to abate nuisances, or for the enforcement of this chapter by injunction or otherwise.
Section 83-18 of Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 assigns the Village Counsel a set of enforcement duties related to dangerous and substandard buildings. These duties include prosecuting violations of chapter orders, appearing at Village Board hearings on such buildings, and pursuing legal action to recover municipal costs for repairs or removals. The Village Counsel is also authorized to seek injunctions, abate nuisances, and take any other legal steps needed to enforce the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-18, the Village Counsel is empowered to prosecute property owners who fail to comply with orders issued under § 83-16D or who otherwise violate chapter 83. Operators of rental properties in Westbury generally ensure that any remediation orders are addressed promptly, since non-compliance can trigger prosecution and expose the owner to municipal liens or assessments for costs the Village incurs in repairing or removing dangerous or substandard conditions. Keeping documentation of completed repairs and correspondence with Village officials is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-18 establishes that the Village Counsel—not individual tenants—bears the responsibility for prosecuting violations of Westbury's dangerous and substandard building rules. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed dangerous or substandard conditions may report those concerns to the appropriate Village department, which can trigger the enforcement mechanisms described in ch. 83, including prosecution and cost-recovery actions by the Village Counsel. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westbury's local code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a building appears to fall under the scope of 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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