Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-100
Responsibilities of rooming and lodging house operators
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Rooming and lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with this code in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by this code. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of rooming and lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control and all plumbing and other building equipment and facilities in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clean and unencumbered. G. Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Installation and maintenance of required screens.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-100 establishes that operators of rooming and lodging houses bear direct responsibility for a broad set of property conditions. These include keeping occupancy within permitted limits, maintaining safe and sanitary conditions throughout the premises, ensuring exits remain clear, and managing pest control, garbage disposal, screens, plumbing, and cooking and refrigeration equipment. The rule places these obligations squarely on the operator rather than distributing them among individual occupants.
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Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-100, compliant rooming and lodging house operators generally track occupancy counts against the code-permitted maximum, conduct routine inspections of common areas, plumbing, and appliances, and maintain documented pest-control and refuse-disposal programs. Operators also keep exit pathways clear at all times and ensure that walls, floors, ceilings, and required screens are in sanitary and functional condition. Maintaining records of maintenance activities and service-facility inspections is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-100 gives residents of rooming and lodging houses a basis for expecting that their operator—not the individual tenant—is responsible for conditions such as pest control, sanitary common areas, clear exits, functioning plumbing, and proper garbage disposal. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may document the issues in writing and report them to Albany's local code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Albany area can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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