Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-51
Responsibilities of occupants
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Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from his dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. E. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner. F. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within his dwelling unit if his unit is the only one infested in the premises. G. Hanging and removing required screens. H. Keeping his domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
Section 156-51 of Fallsburg's Code of Ordinances places a set of housing-standards obligations directly on the people who live in dwelling units, rather than solely on property owners. These responsibilities cover day-to-day matters such as keeping occupied spaces clean and safe, not blocking exits, properly disposing of refuse, controlling pests when only one unit is affected, and managing pets appropriately. The provision also requires occupants to care for plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration fixtures within their own space and to handle screens as required.
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Under § 156-51, a compliant operator recognizes that certain baseline maintenance duties shift to occupants by operation of the local housing code, which can affect how lease agreements are drafted and how violations are assigned. Property managers in Fallsburg generally document unit conditions at move-in and move-out to establish which party controlled a given space when a potential violation arose. Keeping records of pest-infestation reports across all units is particularly useful, since § 156-51 assigns extermination responsibility to an occupant only when their unit is the sole infested one on the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 156-51 makes clear that tenants in Fallsburg bear direct responsibility for the condition of the space they occupy and control, including cleanliness, exit clearance, refuse disposal, and pest control under specific circumstances. Understanding where occupant responsibility ends and landlord responsibility begins can matter if a code-enforcement complaint is filed or if a violation notice is issued against a unit. Tenants who receive a notice under ch. 156 may wish to review the full ordinance, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the local code-enforcement office to clarify which party is responsible for a particular condition.
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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