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Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-450

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Operative Text

Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-450
(a) Residential premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(b) Areas devoted to the common use of occupants and users shall be kept broom clean at all times.
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Plain English

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-450 establishes baseline maintenance standards for residential properties. It requires that all residential premises be kept in a clean, safe, and sanitary state at all times. Additionally, any shared or common-use areas—such as hallways, lobbies, or laundry rooms—must be kept broom clean on an ongoing basis.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-450, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all residential units in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. For shared spaces like hallways, stairwells, and common rooms, operators generally establish regular cleaning schedules to ensure these areas remain broom clean at all times. Keeping maintenance logs and cleaning records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-450 gives occupants a basis to expect that their residential premises and shared common areas will be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. If a property falls short of these standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions with photographs and written records, and then reporting concerns to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Elmira. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help residents understand what options may be available when these baseline maintenance requirements are not being met.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Elmira Code § 8-359
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-403
Elmira Code § 8-426
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-359

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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