Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-5
Responsibility of owner, occupants, agent, or operator
Operative Text
A. The owner, occupant, agent and operator in control of the building, structure, lot or parcel of land shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition according to the provisions of this chapter. B. Notwithstanding the failure of the occupant, agent or operator in control of the building, structure, lot or parcel of land to maintain the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, the owner of the building, structure, lot or parcel of land shall be an accessory responsible party.
Under Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 § 172-5, every party connected to a property — the owner, occupant, agent, and operator — shares responsibility for keeping it clean, safe, and sanitary. Responsibility is 'joint and several,' meaning each party can be held fully accountable regardless of what the others do or fail to do. Even if an occupant, agent, or operator neglects their duties, the owner remains liable as an 'accessory responsible party' under this provision.
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Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 § 172-5 places the owner in a position of ultimate accountability for property conditions, even when day-to-day management is delegated to an agent or operator. Compliant property owners generally maintain oversight systems that ensure cleanliness, safety, and sanitary conditions are upheld regardless of who is on-site. Because the owner cannot escape liability by pointing to a tenant's or agent's failure, operators typically document maintenance activities and address reported deficiencies promptly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 172-5 of Hilton's Code of Ordinances ch. 172, tenants (as occupants) share in the general responsibility to maintain premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. At the same time, the provision makes clear that the owner retains accountability even when an occupant falls short, which means tenants experiencing unsafe or unsanitary conditions may have grounds to raise the owner's obligations. Tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with the local code enforcement authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Hilton's municipal code.
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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