Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-52
Responsibilities of owners
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A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards, and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities, and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply in multiple dwellings.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-52 establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for compliance with local housing standards, even when other parties such as operators or occupants also carry duties under the same chapter. Private agreements that shift responsibility to operators or tenants do not relieve the owner of this legal obligation. Owners of multiple dwellings are additionally required to maintain service facilities in proper working order and to supply adequate heat and hot water.
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Under § 183-52, compliant property owners in Canton Village maintain service facilities, ensure adequate heat and hot water are consistently available in multiple dwellings, and do not rely on lease clauses or management agreements to transfer their housing-code obligations to operators or tenants. Because the ordinance holds owners responsible regardless of such arrangements, operators generally document maintenance activities and keep records showing that housing standards are being met. Owners who delegate day-to-day management still retain direct accountability for code compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 183-52 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to look to the property owner—not just an on-site manager or operator—when housing standards are not being met, including failures in heat, hot water, or service facility maintenance. Because the ordinance places responsibility on owners regardless of private agreements, tenants experiencing such conditions may have grounds to raise a violation against the owner directly. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Canton Village housing regulations.
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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