Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-80
Responsibilities of owners
Operative Text
A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this section may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot-water supply in multiple dwellings. C. The following provisions apply to weekly rental/vacation units: (1) A written notice shall be conspicuously posted inside each vacation rental unit setting forth the name, address and phone number of the owner/contact person. The notice shall also set forth the maximum number of occupants allowed. (2) Maximum occupancy shall be set by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall be posted on the premises at all times. (3) Occupancy shall be as set forth in § 158-10 of the Rental Code. (4) There shall be no more than one ten-foot-by-ten-foot tent set up on property and shall only be located in the rear yard. (5) All campfires shall meet or exceed the provisions as set forth in Chapter 110-2B of the Fire Prevention Code of the Town of Evans.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-80 establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for complying with the town's housing chapter, even when operators or occupants share certain duties or when private agreements shift responsibility elsewhere. Owners must keep service facilities properly maintained and ensure adequate heat and hot water in multi-unit dwellings. For weekly rental and vacation units, the provision sets specific requirements around posted notices, occupancy limits determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, tent restrictions, and campfire rules tied to the Town of Evans Fire Prevention Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-80, compliant owners of rental properties generally ensure that service facilities are kept in proper working order and that heat and hot water are reliably supplied in multiple dwellings. Owners of weekly rental or vacation units typically post a conspicuous written notice inside each unit listing the owner or contact person's name, address, and phone number, along with the maximum occupancy figure set by the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators also generally limit tent placement to one ten-by-ten-foot tent in the rear yard only, and ensure any campfires meet the standards in Chapter 110-2B of the Town of Evans Fire Prevention Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-80 of the Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 gives tenants and vacation-unit occupants certain baseline protections, including the right to adequate heat, hot water, and properly maintained service facilities regardless of what any lease or management agreement says. Occupants of weekly rental or vacation units can expect to find a posted notice inside the unit identifying the owner or contact person and stating the maximum number of allowed occupants, as set by the Code Enforcement Officer. Those who believe these standards are not being met may consider contacting the Town of Evans Code Enforcement Officer, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the occupancy standards referenced in § 158-10 of the Rental Code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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