Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-82
Responsibilities of occupants
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Occupants shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Part 2 and, with respect to premises occupied, the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Occupancy limitations and its lawfully permitted use. B. Maintenance in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. C. Maintenance of plumbing, cooking and refrigeration equipment appliances, fixtures and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits free and clear. E. Disposing of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a sanitary manner and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom. F. Extermination of insects, vermin, rodents, pests and elimination of harborage. G. Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-82 places a set of housing-standard responsibilities directly on the people who occupy a dwelling, not solely on the property owner. Occupants are expected to keep their unit and its fixtures clean, sanitary, and safe; keep exits clear; dispose of garbage properly; address pest problems; and manage pets appropriately. The rule also requires that occupants use the premises only for its lawfully permitted purpose and stay within applicable occupancy limits.
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Under § 168-82, Glen Cove's housing code assigns certain maintenance and conduct obligations to occupants themselves, which can be relevant when a landlord is evaluating lease compliance or responding to a code-inspection finding. Operators generally document the condition of a unit at move-in and move-out, include lease language that mirrors the occupant duties listed in § 168-82, and maintain records showing which responsibilities belong to the tenant by law. Keeping clear records helps distinguish between conditions caused by occupant conduct and those attributable to the building's physical systems.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-82 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances ch. 168 makes clear that occupants share responsibility for certain housing conditions—such as sanitation, pest control, proper garbage disposal, and keeping exits unobstructed—within the space they occupy. Tenants who believe a landlord is incorrectly attributing a code violation to them, or who have questions about how these duties interact with a landlord's own obligations, may find it useful to review the full text of Part 2 of ch. 168 or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization. Raising the specific language of § 168-82 can be relevant when contesting a notice or responding to a complaint about unit conditions.
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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