Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-81
Responsibilities of operators
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Operators of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Part 2 and the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum number of persons permitted, and prohibiting unlawful uses. B. Posting required statements of the maximum number of occupants permitted. C. Maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. D. Maintenance and operation of service facilities in good order and condition. E. Maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and systems, appliances, fixtures, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an appropriate, good operative, clean and sanitary condition. F. Maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings in a clean and sanitary condition. G. Keeping exits free and clear. H. Disposing of garbage, refuse and junk in a safe and sanitary manner, and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom and broom clean. I. Extermination of insects, vermin, rodents, pests and elimination of harborage. J. Hanging and removing of screens.
Section 168-81 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 168, establishes a broad set of housing-standards responsibilities that fall on the operators of residential premises. The rule covers a wide range of conditions—from limiting occupancy to posted maximums and keeping exits clear, to maintaining plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in good working order, to pest extermination and proper garbage disposal. Operators are also required to keep walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas clean and sanitary, and to manage screens. The provision makes clear that compliance with Part 2's housing standards is the operator's affirmative duty, not merely a passive obligation.
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Under Glen Cove Code § 168-81, compliant operators generally maintain written and posted notices of maximum occupancy, enforce those limits, and prohibit unlawful uses of the premises. They routinely inspect and service plumbing, heating, electrical systems, appliances, and fixtures to keep them in good operative condition, and they ensure exits remain unobstructed at all times. Operators also arrange for regular garbage removal, pest extermination, and screen installation or removal as needed, and they keep all interior surfaces—walls, floors, and ceilings—clean and sanitary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-81 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 168, gives tenants a basis to expect that their operator will maintain the property in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition across a wide range of systems and areas, including plumbing, heating, electrical equipment, pest control, and garbage disposal. If conditions fall short of these standards—such as a pest infestation, broken heating equipment, or blocked exits—tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when communicating with the operator or relevant local housing authorities. Tenants experiencing persistent non-compliance may consider contacting Glen Cove's local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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