LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-13
Light and ventilation
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A. Natural light. Habitable space shall be provided with natural light through one or more windows, skylights, transparent or translucent panels, or any combinations thereof, that face directly on legal open spaces at least six inches above the adjoining finished grade or are above a roof. The amount of light shall be equivalent to that transmitted through clear glass equal in area to 10% of the floor area of the habitable space. B. Artificial light. Habitable space shall be provided with artificial light. C. Natural ventilation. Habitable space shall be provided with natural ventilation through openable parts of windows or other openings in exterior walls that face legal open spaces above the adjoining finished grade or above a roof, or through openable parts of skylights, providing total clear ventilation area equal to not less than 5% of the total floor area of each habitable space. D. Mechanical ventilation. Habitable space may also be provided with mechanical ventilation in addition to natural ventilation.
Section 128-13 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for light and ventilation in habitable spaces. Every habitable room must receive natural light through windows, skylights, or similar transparent openings that together equal at least 10% of the room's floor area, and must also have access to artificial light. For ventilation, openable windows or other exterior openings must provide a clear ventilation area of at least 5% of the floor area, with mechanical ventilation permitted as a supplement to—but not necessarily a replacement for—natural ventilation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in LeRoy Village are generally expected to ensure that every habitable room meets the natural light and ventilation thresholds set out in § 128-13. In practice, this means verifying that the combined area of windows, skylights, or translucent panels equals at least 10% of each room's floor area, and that openable portions of those or other exterior openings provide at least 5% of the floor area in clear ventilation area. Maintaining records of room dimensions and window measurements can help demonstrate compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 128-13 of the LeRoy Village Code of Ordinances, tenants in habitable spaces have a right to adequate natural light and ventilation meeting the specified minimums. If a room appears to lack sufficient windows, openable ventilation, or artificial lighting, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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