Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-3
Permit required for rental premises; unsafe unoccupied premises
Operative Text
A. No person shall rent, or offer to rent or lease, any premises, with or without furnishings, unless such premises and its furnishings are in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and in full compliance with the provisions of minimum standards of this chapter, in repair and free from rodents or vermin, and a permit therefor, as provided herein, shall have been obtained. B. No person shall maintain, as owner, lessee, agent, operator, contract purchaser or other holder of property, any structure or building not occupied by any person, or any foundation or excavation not being worked upon in the course of some construction by any person, where the condition thereof is unsafe, unfit or hazardous.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-3 establishes two related requirements for residential property in Evans. First, no rental of any premises — furnished or unfurnished — may occur unless the property meets the chapter's minimum habitability standards, including cleanliness, safety, sanitation, freedom from pests, and a valid rental permit. Second, anyone who holds an ownership or control interest in a vacant structure, foundation, or unworked excavation is prohibited from allowing that property to remain in an unsafe, unfit, or hazardous condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-3, compliant rental operators secure the required permit before listing or renting any unit and maintain the property in a clean, sanitary, pest-free, and structurally sound condition throughout the tenancy. Operators who also hold vacant buildings, unoccupied structures, or open excavations on their properties generally take steps to keep those sites free from unsafe or hazardous conditions, regardless of whether anyone is living there. Maintaining documentation of inspections, pest-control measures, and permit status supports ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-3 of the Evans Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to question whether a landlord lawfully rented a unit that lacked the required permit or failed to meet the chapter's minimum standards for cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and pest control at the time of rental. Tenants who believe their unit was rented in violation of these requirements may consider raising the issue with the local code enforcement or municipal authority responsible for administering ch. 158. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Evans municipal code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what avenues may be available under this provision.
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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