Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-2
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings and premises within the Village of Hilton as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which are occupied or vacant buildings or portions of buildings, and herein referred to as "premises." (2) Buildings intended for residential use or occupancy, commercial, industrial, institutional, storage uses, including mixed occupancy uses, and accessory structures. (3) Any and all buildings or parcels which are under construction or demolition, including buildings not completed, to the extent that a nuisance or practice exists, or is being carried out, which, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer, is a disturbance to the public health, safety or welfare. B. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement the state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any provision of a state law, local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision which is more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail when legally permissible.
Section 172-2 of Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 establishes the scope of the village's property maintenance and nuisance regulations, applying them to virtually all land and structures within Hilton — including vacant lots, residential and commercial buildings, mixed-use properties, accessory structures, and sites under construction or demolition. The chapter works alongside existing state and local laws rather than replacing them; when this chapter's rules conflict with another law or code, whichever standard is stricter or more protective generally controls, to the extent permitted by law. Buildings under construction or demolition are covered specifically when a Code Enforcement Officer determines that a nuisance or unsafe practice affecting public health, safety, or welfare is present.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating anywhere within the Village of Hilton should be aware that ch. 172 § 172-2 extends the chapter's requirements to essentially every type of property they might hold — residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, vacant land, and structures mid-construction or mid-demolition. Compliant operators typically ensure that all of their properties, not just occupied buildings, meet the standards set out in ch. 172, and they remain attentive to the fact that when state or local rules are stricter than this chapter, those stricter rules apply. Keeping records of inspections, maintenance activities, and communications with the Code Enforcement Officer is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance across a portfolio of properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in the Village of Hilton benefit from knowing that ch. 172 § 172-2 makes this chapter's protections broadly applicable — covering residential buildings, mixed-use structures, and even properties in transition such as those under construction or demolition — so the chapter's standards are not limited to any narrow category of housing. When a conflict arises between this chapter and another applicable law or regulation, the more protective standard generally governs, which can strengthen a tenant's position when raising a maintenance or habitability concern. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Village of Hilton's Code Enforcement Officer, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under ch. 172 and any overlapping state or local rules.
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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