East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-3
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
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A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Town/Village other than one located at premises where such owner resides and bearing the same tax account number, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the currently applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located, as in this chapter provided. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Town/Village, county or state or existing requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 § 144-3 establishes that the rental housing rules in Chapter 144 cover virtually all rental dwelling units in the Town/Village, with one exception: units in owner-occupied properties that share the same tax account number as the owner's residence are excluded. The chapter is designed to work alongside—not replace—existing state and local housing laws, meaning tenants and landlords remain subject to all other applicable rules as well. When Chapter 144 conflicts with another law or regulation, whichever standard is stricter or more protective applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 144-3, property owners and managers operating rental units in East Rochester should recognize that Chapter 144 applies broadly to their rental inventory, unless they live on the same tax-parcel as the rental unit. Compliant operators generally treat this chapter as an additional layer of requirements on top of state and local housing codes, not a substitute for them. When two sets of rules address the same issue differently, operators generally follow whichever standard imposes the higher or more demanding requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-3 means that most renters in East Rochester are covered by Chapter 144's protections, regardless of whether the unit's zoning is technically permitted for residential use. Because this chapter supplements rather than replaces state and local law, tenants may have multiple overlapping sets of rights available to them. Renters who believe a landlord is not meeting the applicable standards can explore options such as raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with the relevant local or state housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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