Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-21
Interior protection
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A. Structural members shall be protected and maintained to resist and prevent deterioration. B. Unheated attics, spaces below flat roofs, and crawl spaces shall be ventilated to minimize deterioration. C. Chimneys and flues shall be maintained safe, sound, and smoketight. D. Ceilings, walls, floors, and stairways shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition. E. Toilet room, bathroom, and laundry room floors shall be maintained in a watertight condition. Kitchen floors must be covered with a hard, nonporous material, free of holes, tears, cracks or other openings, and shall be watertight, suitable for mopping and scrubbing; provided, however, that suitable kitchen carpeting may be used if it is of a material which will not absorb moisture or food particles.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-21 establishes interior maintenance standards for residential properties. Structural elements—including load-bearing members, ceilings, walls, floors, stairways, chimneys, and flues—must be kept safe, sound, and free from deterioration. Spaces such as attics and crawl spaces must be ventilated, and rooms where water is used (bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens) must have floors that resist moisture penetration, with kitchen floors specifically required to be hard, nonporous, and cleanable.
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Operators of residential properties in Auburn should conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with § 182-21's interior protection requirements. This means checking that structural members show no signs of deterioration, that attics and crawl spaces have adequate ventilation, that chimneys and flues remain smoketight, and that all floors in wet-use rooms are watertight and free of holes, cracks, or tears. Kitchen flooring in particular must be a hard, nonporous material suitable for mopping and scrubbing, though moisture-resistant carpeting may qualify if it meets the provision's criteria.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-21, tenants have a right to interior conditions that meet these structural and maintenance standards, including safe floors, sound ceilings and walls, and properly maintained chimneys. If conditions such as deteriorating floors, cracked or leaking bathroom surfaces, or unsafe stairways are present, tenants may report these concerns to the appropriate Auburn code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how § 182-21 violations may be raised in housing proceedings or used to support a complaint.
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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