Cooperstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 85 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 85-3
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Each realtor, owner, corporation, or landlord is responsible for seeing that they follow the requirements of this code in renting, leasing, or selling any dwelling within the Village of Cooperstown.
Section 85-3 of Cooperstown's Code of Ordinances establishes that the obligations set out in Chapter 85 apply broadly to any party involved in renting, leasing, or selling a dwelling within the Village of Cooperstown. This includes individual owners, corporations, landlords, and realtors alike. The provision makes clear that responsibility for compliance rests with the party conducting the transaction, regardless of their role or organizational structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 85-3 of Cooperstown's Code of Ordinances ch. 85, property owners, corporations, and landlords are each individually responsible for ensuring that any rental, lease, or sale of a dwelling in the Village meets the requirements of Chapter 85. Compliant operators typically review the full scope of Chapter 85 before listing or transacting on any residential property. Maintaining documentation of compliance efforts for each transaction is a practice commonly associated with meeting this broad responsibility standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 85-3 of Cooperstown's Code of Ordinances ch. 85 establishes that landlords, owners, corporations, and realtors all bear direct responsibility for following the Village's housing code when renting or leasing a dwelling to you. If you believe a party involved in your rental transaction has failed to meet these obligations, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the Village of Cooperstown, raising the violation in a relevant legal proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Understanding that § 85-3 places responsibility squarely on the transacting party can be relevant context when exploring those options.
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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