Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-6
Responsibility for compliance
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The owner of the property is responsible for compliance with this chapter. Where the Village can establish that the violator is other than the owner, that person(s) may also be held responsible for the violation.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-6, the owner of a property bears primary responsibility for complying with the requirements of Chapter 86. However, the Village retains the authority to hold other individuals accountable if it can establish that someone other than the owner committed a violation. This means that responsibility is not strictly limited to ownership status when the facts support a broader finding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As the party primarily responsible under ch. 86 § 86-6, property owners and managers in Bath are generally expected to maintain active oversight of their properties to ensure Chapter 86 requirements are met. Compliant operators typically document their own actions and monitor the conduct of tenants, contractors, or agents who might create conditions that could constitute a violation. Keeping clear records of who controls various aspects of the property can be important if questions of responsibility arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-6 of Bath's Code of Ordinances makes clear that while owners carry primary compliance responsibility, other persons—potentially including tenants—can also be held responsible if the Village establishes they were the actual violator. Tenants who believe a violation stems from the owner's failure to maintain the property, rather than their own conduct, may have grounds to raise that distinction in any enforcement proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how responsibility is allocated under this provision in a given set of circumstances.
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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