Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-328
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The provisions of this article shall supplement state and local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. Where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of a state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall prevail when legally permissible.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-328 establishes that the rules in this article work alongside—rather than replace—existing state and local housing laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. When any provision in this article conflicts with another applicable rule, the stricter of the two standards applies, provided that doing so is legally permissible. This means residents and property owners may be subject to whichever set of requirements is more demanding in any given situation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-328, compliant property operators generally familiarize themselves with both this article and any overlapping state or local requirements, since the more restrictive standard governs whenever a conflict arises. Operators typically review all applicable codes together rather than assuming that meeting one set of rules automatically satisfies another. Staying current with changes to state and local law is a common practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-328 means that tenants may be protected by whichever standard—this article or another applicable state or local rule—is more stringent. If a concern arises about housing conditions or landlord conduct, tenants can look to both this article and broader state or local law to understand the full scope of applicable protections. Local tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help identify which layer of regulation applies in a given context.
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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