Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-70
Responsibilities of owner, operator or agent
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The owner, operator or agent in control of the building shall be responsible for the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum number of persons permitted and prohibiting unlawful uses. B. Posting required statements of the maximum number of occupants permitted. C. Maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. D. Maintenance and operation of service facilities in good order and condition. E. Maintenance of plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment and systems, appliances, and fixtures, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an appropriate, good, operative, clean, and sanitary condition. F. Maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings in public places in a clean and sanitary condition. G. Keeping exits free and clear. H. Disposing of garbage, refuse and junk in a safe and sanitary manner and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom and broom clean. I. Extermination of insects, vermin, rodents, and pests and elimination of harborage.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-70 establishes a broad set of building-maintenance responsibilities that fall on the owner, operator, or agent in control of a property. The rule covers everything from capping occupancy at permitted levels and posting occupancy notices, to keeping plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in working order, maintaining clean common-area surfaces, keeping exits unobstructed, disposing of garbage properly, and exterminating pests. The provision places these duties squarely on the controlling party rather than on occupants, making the building's responsible party the primary accountable actor for habitability and safety conditions.
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Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-70, compliant property operators generally maintain written records of permitted occupancy limits and post required notices in visible locations. They conduct routine inspections of plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and common areas to catch maintenance deficiencies early, and they arrange timely pest-control services when evidence of infestation appears. Operators also establish regular garbage-removal schedules and verify that all exits remain clear and accessible at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-70 gives tenants a basis for expecting that their building's owner, operator, or agent will maintain safe, sanitary, and functional conditions—including working utilities, pest-free premises, clean common areas, and unobstructed exits. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the deficiencies in writing and notifying the property's responsible party, or contacting the Auburn Code Enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord appears to be falling short of the obligations this section describes.
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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