Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-42
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A. Residential premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. B. Areas devoted to the common use of occupants and users shall be kept broom clean at all times.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-42 establishes baseline maintenance standards for residential properties. Under this provision, all residential premises must be kept in a clean, safe, and sanitary state, and any shared common areas must be kept broom clean at all times. The rule applies broadly to the condition of the property itself, setting a floor below which maintenance must not fall.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 182 § 182-42, property owners and managers are generally expected to implement routine cleaning and inspection schedules that keep all residential units in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Compliant operators typically ensure that hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, and other shared spaces are swept and free of debris on an ongoing basis. Documenting maintenance activities and promptly addressing reported conditions can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 182 § 182-42 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy residential premises that are clean, safe, and sanitary, and to use common areas that are kept broom clean. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the conditions with photographs and written records, and reporting concerns to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority in Auburn, N.Y. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can also provide general information about how this type of provision may be raised in housing proceedings.
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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