Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-9
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The provisions of this article shall be additional to all pertinent provisions of the Residential Code of New York State, the Building Code of New York State, the Fire Code of New York State, the Plumbing Code of New York State, the Mechanical Code of New York State, the Fuel Gas Code of New York State, the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, and Chapter 245 , Zoning, and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to the subject matter of this article, which code, laws, rules, and regulations shall not be diminished by any of the provisions set forth herein.
Section 181-9 of Hillsdale's Code of Ordinances establishes that the local rental-property rules in Chapter 181 operate alongside — not instead of — a broad set of state and local codes, including New York State's Residential, Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy Conservation Construction Codes, as well as Chapter 245 on Zoning. No requirement found in those other codes is weakened or replaced by anything in Chapter 181. In effect, all applicable layers of law remain fully in force simultaneously.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 181 should understand that compliance with § 181-9 means satisfying both the local article and every overlapping state code — such as the Residential Code of New York State and the Fire Code of New York State — along with Hillsdale's Zoning chapter. A compliant operator generally tracks obligations under each applicable code independently, since meeting one set of standards does not excuse a shortfall under another. Operators commonly maintain records demonstrating adherence across all relevant regulatory frameworks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 181-9 makes clear that tenants retain the full protections of New York State's Residential Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and all other applicable laws even when a landlord points to Chapter 181 as the governing framework. If a housing condition appears to violate a state building or fire code, that potential violation exists independently of any local ordinance and may be raised through separate complaint channels, such as a state or local code-enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help identify which specific code or agency is most relevant to a particular type of housing concern.
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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