Holley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-12
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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Section 146-12 of Holley's Code of Ordinances establishes that the housing standards set out in Chapter 146 are floors, not ceilings — they represent the minimum acceptable level of compliance. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This provision ensures that overlapping regulatory frameworks always resolve in favor of the higher level of protection for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-12, operators managing rental property in Holley must treat Chapter 146's standards as a baseline, not a ceiling. When another local, state, or federal rule imposes a stricter requirement on the same subject matter, compliance with the more demanding standard is what a compliant operator generally achieves. Tracking applicable rules across multiple regulatory frameworks — and defaulting to the highest standard when they overlap — is a hallmark of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-12 means that tenants in Holley benefit from the most protective standard available whenever housing rules overlap or conflict. If a landlord argues that meeting Chapter 146's minimum requirements is sufficient, this provision makes clear that any stricter applicable rule still applies. Tenants who believe a higher standard is being ignored may raise § 146-12 as a relevant interpretive principle when filing a complaint with a local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization.
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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