Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-8
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The purpose of this article is to provide basic and uniform administration of, and compliance with, applicable minimum housing standards, and to establish the responsibilities of parties concerned therewith, and to establish procedures for administration of, and compliance with, such other ordinances as may be designated.
Section 748-8 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the city's housing article: to create a consistent, baseline framework for administering minimum housing standards. It also defines the responsibilities of all parties involved—such as property owners and occupants—and sets out procedures for complying with related ordinances that may be designated under this chapter. The provision functions as a foundational statement of intent rather than a specific operational rule.
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As a property owner or manager operating in Canandaigua, understanding that § 748-8 frames the entire housing article helps clarify why uniform compliance with minimum housing standards is expected across all rental properties. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the responsibilities assigned to property owners under this chapter and stay current with any additional ordinances designated for administration under this framework. Treating this purpose clause as the lens through which all other provisions in ch. 748 are interpreted supports consistent, good-faith property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-8 signals that Canandaigua's housing article is designed to protect occupants by establishing clear, uniform minimum housing standards and defining the responsibilities of all parties involved. Tenants can reference this purpose clause when seeking to understand the broader intent behind specific requirements elsewhere in ch. 748, such as when raising a concern about substandard conditions. Local tenant-rights organizations or the city's code enforcement office can help identify which specific standards and procedures apply to a given 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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