Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-6
Responsibilities of owners and occupants
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A. Every owner of a building who does not reside therein shall designate a manager thereof to be responsible for maintaining said dwelling in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Said manager may be a resident of said dwelling or a unit thereof or a responsible person employed by the owner for that purpose. The owner shall register the name, address and phone number of said designated manager with the Town Clerk so as to enable the enforcement officer to contact said manager at all reasonable times for the purpose of maintaining said dwelling in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Designation of a manager pursuant to this section shall in no way decrease or affect the responsibilities of individual occupants of said dwelling units as hereinbefore provided. B. Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof, and shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall remain responsible thereafter regardless of the fact that this chapter 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. C. Every occupant of a multiple dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, and premises thereof which he occupies and controls. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be liable if a violation is caused by his own willful act, assistance or negligence or that of any member of his family or household or his guests. D. Every occupant of a multiple dwelling or multiple-dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply appropriate facilities or containers for all dwelling units in a dwelling containing more than two dwelling units. In all other cases it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facilities or containers. It shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways. No appliance may be discarded, abandoned or stored in a place accessible to children without first removing any locking devices or the hinges of the door or doors.
Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-6 establishes a shared framework of responsibilities between building owners and occupants for maintaining safe, clean, and sanitary conditions. Owners who do not live in their buildings must designate a registered manager whose contact information is filed with the Town Clerk, while still remaining personally responsible for shared and public areas regardless of any private agreements. Occupants are responsible for the cleanliness of the spaces they control and can be held liable for violations caused by their own actions, negligence, or that of household members and guests. The provision also addresses trash disposal, prohibits storing garbage in common areas, and requires that discarded appliances have locking devices or door hinges removed before being placed where children could access them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-6, owners who do not reside in their buildings generally register a designated manager's name, address, and phone number with the Town Clerk so the enforcement officer can make contact at reasonable times. Compliant operators keep shared and public areas of multiple dwellings clean and sanitary, and they supply appropriate refuse containers for buildings with more than two dwelling units. Importantly, the provision makes clear that private agreements shifting responsibility to operators or occupants do not relieve the owner of ultimate accountability under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 § 107-6 gives occupants both responsibilities and protections: tenants are expected to keep their own unit and controlled spaces clean and sanitary, and they may be held liable for violations stemming from their own willful acts, negligence, or the conduct of household members and guests. At the same time, the provision places the burden of supplying trash containers on the owner in buildings with more than two units, and it prohibits the storage of garbage in common hallways and stairways. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet these obligations — such as neglecting shared areas or not providing required refuse facilities — may consider contacting the Town of Fenton's enforcement officer or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local housing code enforcement.
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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