Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-12

Responsibilities of occupants and owners

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Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-12
A. Occupants of dwellings shall have the following responsibilities: (1) To keep the dwelling and premises he occupies in a clean and sanitary condition. (2) To dispose of rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner as prescribed by city regulation. (3) To hang and remove screens provided by the owner except where the owner has agreed to supply such services. (4) To keep plumbing fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition and to exercise all reasonable care in their proper use and operation. (5) To exterminate insects, rodents or other pests if the occupant is an occupant of a single-family dwelling or the occupant is an occupant of a dwelling unit in a multiple-unit structure where that dwelling unit is the only one infested. B. Owners of the dwellings shall have the following responsibilities: (1) To let no dwelling or room to anyone for occupancy unless it meets the minimum standards set forth in this chapter. (2) To have the dwelling unit or room in a clean, sanitary and habitable condition; to free from infestation before renting; and to clean, repair and exterminate if needed to meet the requirements of this chapter before offering for rent. (3) To provide screens in accordance with § 170-10A . (4) To exterminate insects, rodents or other pests if infestation exists in two or more units of a multiple-unit structure, where infestation exists in shared or public areas of multiple-unit structures, and where infestation exists in a single unit of a multiple-unit structure or in a single-family structure when infestation is due to failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling in a rodent-proof and reasonably insect-proof condition.
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Plain English

Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-12 divides housing maintenance duties between occupants and owners. Occupants are generally responsible for keeping their own unit clean, disposing of waste properly, managing screens, and handling pest control when infestation is limited to only their unit. Owners bear responsibility for ensuring a dwelling meets minimum habitability standards before renting, providing screens as required, and handling extermination when pests affect multiple units, shared spaces, or when the infestation stems from the owner's failure to maintain a pest-resistant structure.

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For Property Managers

Under § 170-12, compliant property owners in Gloversville ensure every unit meets the chapter's minimum habitability standards before any new occupancy begins, including cleaning, repairing, and exterminating as needed. Owners are responsible for pest extermination whenever infestation spreads to two or more units, appears in common or shared areas, or occurs in any unit because the structure was not kept in a reasonably rodent-proof and insect-proof condition. Operators generally document the condition of units before rental and maintain records of any pest-control measures taken to demonstrate compliance with these obligations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 170-12 establishes that tenants in Gloversville have a right to receive a dwelling that is clean, sanitary, and free from infestation at the start of occupancy, with the owner responsible for extermination in multi-unit buildings when more than one unit is affected or when shared areas are involved. If an owner fails to meet these obligations, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation through Gloversville's code enforcement process or to consult a tenant-rights organization about available remedies. Tenants should be aware that § 170-12 also places certain upkeep duties on occupants themselves, such as maintaining cleanliness and handling pest control when infestation is confined solely to their own unit.

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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