Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-25
Conflicts with other provisions
Operative Text
In any case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other local law or code of the municipality on the effective date of this chapter, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 235-25 of Alden's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 235, establishes a conflict-resolution rule: when this chapter's requirements clash with those of another local law or municipal code in effect at the time Chapter 235 took effect, whichever provision sets the stricter or higher standard automatically takes precedence. This means neither set of rules is simply discarded; instead, the more protective or demanding requirement governs. The rule applies to conflicts that existed as of the chapter's effective date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 235-25, property owners and managers operating in Alden should be aware that when Chapter 235 overlaps with another local ordinance or code, the stricter of the two requirements is the one that controls compliance obligations. Compliant operators generally review all applicable local regulations side by side to identify which standard is higher, and then follow that higher standard. Keeping documentation of this comparative review can help demonstrate good-faith compliance across overlapping regulatory frameworks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 235-25 means that tenants in Alden benefit from whichever local rule offers the greater protection when Chapter 235 and another municipal provision cover the same subject matter. If a landlord appears to be following a less stringent rule while a stricter one also applies, tenants can raise the conflict-resolution principle of § 235-25 as a basis for asserting that the higher standard should govern. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help clarify which standard applies in a given overlap situation.
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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