Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-2
Owners, occupants and other persons responsible for maintenance
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In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, occupant and any other person responsible for maintenance of the property or premises to comply with any and all of the requirements and standards of this chapter and to promptly remove, prevent or abate such conditions. No such person shall be relieved of any duty, obligation or responsibility hereunder nor be entitled to assert, as a defense against any charge made against him or them for violation of this chapter, the fact that another owner, occupant or any other person is also responsible and in violation.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2 establishes that responsibility for maintaining a property in compliance with Chapter 103 falls on every owner, occupant, and other person responsible for the premises — simultaneously and without exception. Each such party is independently obligated to address and correct any violating conditions. Crucially, the rule eliminates the defense that someone else shares or bears the same responsibility; multiple parties can be held liable at the same time for the same violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain active oversight of their premises and promptly correct any conditions that fall short of Chapter 103 standards, regardless of whether a tenant or another party may also share responsibility. Compliant operators typically document maintenance actions, respond to reported conditions without delay, and do not rely on co-ownership arrangements or tenant occupancy as a reason to defer corrective action. Because the provision explicitly forecloses the shared-responsibility defense, operators who manage properties with multiple responsible parties should ensure that internal agreements do not create gaps in actual compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2 makes clear that tenants who are responsible for maintenance of a property or premises carry independent obligations under Chapter 103, just as owners do. At the same time, the provision's structure means that an owner cannot escape accountability for a violation simply by pointing to a tenant as the responsible party, which may be relevant context when a tenant believes an owner has failed to address a condition. Tenants who believe a property condition violates Chapter 103 standards may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or municipal code enforcement office to understand available complaint and enforcement paths.
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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