Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-2
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The purpose of this Part 1 is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 178-2 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the city's residential maintenance and occupancy rules. The provision sets a baseline of uniform standards aimed at ensuring that residential properties are kept in conditions that protect the safety, health, and welfare of those who live in or use them. It frames all specific requirements in the chapter as performance-based, meaning they are designed to achieve concrete protective outcomes rather than serve as purely technical checklists.
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Under § 178-2 of Hornell's Code ch. 178, the city has established a framework of uniform maintenance and occupancy standards that apply to residential properties. Operators who stay in compliance generally ensure that their properties meet the performance objectives underlying each specific requirement in the chapter—focusing on habitability, safety, and health outcomes. Keeping thorough maintenance records and conducting regular property inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting the intent of this type of foundational provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-2 of Hornell's Code ch. 178 signals that tenants in residential premises are entitled to conditions that meet baseline safety, health, and welfare standards set by the city. If a tenant believes a property falls short of these standards, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Hornell's ordinances. Tenants may also be able to raise a violation of the chapter's requirements as a defense or counterclaim in relevant legal proceedings.
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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