Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-2
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A. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health safety and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance and condition of the exterior of residential and nonresidential premises; to avoid, prevent and eliminate conditions which, if permitted to exist or continue, will depreciate the value of adjacent or surrounding properties; to fix certain duties and responsibilities upon owners, operators, and occupants of the property; and to provide for the administration and enforcement of this provision. B. This chapter will be applicable to every residential and nonresidential structure and the premises on which they are situated in the Town and structures used or intended to be used for dwelling, commercial, business or industrial occupancy shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, whether or not such structure shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this chapter and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the structure or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Section 107-2 of Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 107 establishes a property maintenance code aimed at protecting public health, safety, and welfare by setting minimum standards for the exterior condition of both residential and nonresidential properties. The chapter applies universally to all structures and their surrounding premises within the Town of Fenton, regardless of when they were built, altered, or repaired, and regardless of any previously issued permits or licenses. Owners, operators, and occupants each carry defined duties under this framework, and the chapter provides mechanisms for its own administration and enforcement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fenton Code Chapter 107, § 107-2, property owners and operators are expected to maintain the exterior condition of their structures—whether residential or commercial—in compliance with the chapter's minimum standards. Compliant operators generally conduct routine exterior inspections, address deterioration promptly, and do not rely on the age of a building or previously issued permits as a basis for exemption from these requirements. Because the chapter assigns duties to owners, operators, and occupants alike, property managers typically clarify in lease agreements which maintenance responsibilities each party holds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-2 of Fenton's Code of Ordinances Chapter 107 recognizes that occupants, alongside owners and operators, carry certain responsibilities for property condition, but it also establishes standards that protect the premises tenants live in. Tenants who observe exterior conditions that may fall below the chapter's minimum standards—such as structural deterioration or hazardous conditions—can document those conditions and report them to the Town of Fenton's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand how Chapter 107 interacts with their lease obligations and what remedies may be available.
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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