Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-95
Animals
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A. Animals shall not be kept on any premises in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance. B. In addition, animals on any premises shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable state and local statutes ordinances and regulations.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-95 establishes two baseline rules for animals kept on any residential or other premises. First, animals may not be kept in a way that rises to the level of a nuisance. Second, all animals must be cared for in compliance with any applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations that govern animal keeping. The provision does not define 'nuisance' itself, so that determination draws on broader legal standards and context.
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Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-95, compliant property operators generally ensure that lease terms and property rules address how tenants may keep animals, and that animal-related conditions on the premises do not generate noise, odors, waste, or other conditions that could be characterized as a nuisance. Operators also typically verify that any animals kept on the property are maintained in line with applicable state and local animal-care requirements. Documenting complaints and responses related to animal conditions is a common practice for demonstrating 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 § 231-95 means that tenants have both a right to keep animals without creating a nuisance and a responsibility to follow all state and local rules governing animal care. If a neighbor's or landlord's animals are creating nuisance conditions that affect your housing, this provision may be relevant to a complaint filed with the appropriate local code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help explain how this provision interacts with lease terms and other local regulations.
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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