Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59-13
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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-13 establishes that the rules in Chapter 59 set a floor, not a ceiling — they represent the least protective standard permissible, not the maximum. When Chapter 59 conflicts with another lawfully adopted rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding controls. This means housing conditions in Fair Haven must meet the highest applicable standard drawn from any overlapping body of law.
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Under Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-13, compliant property operators treat Chapter 59's requirements as a baseline and look to any other applicable rules, regulations, or ordinances that may impose stricter obligations. When multiple standards apply to the same condition or practice, operators generally follow whichever requirement is the most demanding. Keeping current with overlapping local, state, and federal requirements is a routine part of maintaining compliance under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59 § 59-13 means that tenants may be protected by standards stricter than Chapter 59 itself if another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance sets a higher bar. When a housing condition appears to fall short of any overlapping standard — not just Chapter 59's minimums — that stricter standard is the one that governs. Tenants who believe a violation exists can raise the most protective applicable standard when filing a complaint or seeking assistance from a tenant-rights organization.
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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