HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_5_19_Local_Law_No_4 LOCAL LAW NO. 4 - 1999
This Local Law shall be known as "Amendment to Chapter 161 Property Maintenance of the Town Code
of the Town of Mamaroneck in reference to Janitorial Service."
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows:
1. This Local Law shall be known as and cited as Amendment to Chapter 161 Property Maintenance
of the Town Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this amendment is to provide in those multi-family dwellings which are not owner occupied,
an authorized agent on the premises in the case of an emergency and to insure that premises are maintained
in a clean and safe manner.
3. Chapter 161 is amended as follows to add a new Section to be known as Janitorial Services.
A. Whenever there are ten (10) or more families occupying any multiple dwelling and the owner
does not reside therein, there shall be a janitor, housekeeper or some other person responsible on behalf of
the owner, who shall reside in said dwelling or within a distance of three hundred feet (300) from said
dwelling, who shall at all times maintain the premises in compliance with this Chapter and keep the
premises free from filth, garbage, refuse and rubbish and who shall be responsible for the daily collection
of garbage and other refuse from the occupants on a regular schedule and at a reasonable time, and place
the same out for collection and who shall have charge of such dwelling, except that where two (2) or three
(3) multiple dwellings are connected or adjoining, one (1)resident janitor or such other person named above
shall be sufficient. The name of such janitor or other such person shall be registered with the Building
Department of the Town of Mamaroneck.
B. The owner or agent shall make his name, post office address and telephone number known to
all tenants by posting it in a lobby or public hallway or other method satisfactory to the Building Inspector
and shall also make available and known to all tenants and the Building Inspector the name, address and
telephone number of an alternate individual who shall be responsible during the absence of said
superintendent, janitor, caretaker or housekeeper. In the event that the landlord chooses to post his
telephone number, he must post the telephone number of an agent authorized by him to make repairs and
to act in emergencies.
C. When changes in personnel occur, it shall be the obligation of the owner or agent to keep the
Building Department and tenants advised of all changes.
D. Said janitor, superintendent, caretaker or housekeeper shall have sufficient knowledge,
competence and responsibility and shall have authority from the owner or operator to attend to or arrange
for continual operation of all essential services and facilities required under this Chapter.
E. Failure of any janitor, superintendent, caretaker or housekeeper to comply with the provisions
of this Chapter shall not relieve the owner or agent from the duties and responsibilities imposed by this
Chapter.
4. Severability
Should any provision of the Local Law be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision.
5. Effective Date
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.