Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 236 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 236-1
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It is hereby declared that there exist within the Town of Lyons rental housing units which, by reason of their operation, use or occupancy, affect or are likely to affect the public health, safety and general welfare of the Town. It is further declared that the purpose of these regulations is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Town by requiring the licensing of owners of certain rental housing units as well as the registration of multiple dwellings and regulation of all rental housing units which are or shall be in existence in the Town. The requirements of this chapter shall be in addition to any other requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code), or local law or ordinance.
Section 236-1 of Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 236 establishes the foundational purpose of the town's rental housing regulations. The provision recognizes that rental units can affect public health, safety, and general welfare, and it sets out a framework requiring owner licensing, registration of multi-unit dwellings, and regulation of all rental housing in the Town of Lyons. These requirements layer on top of — and do not replace — obligations already imposed by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or any other applicable local laws.
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Chapter 236, Section 236-1 signals that rental property owners in the Town of Lyons are subject to a licensing and registration regime designed to protect public health and safety. Compliant operators generally ensure they hold any required owner licenses, register multi-unit properties as directed, and treat Chapter 236 obligations as supplemental to — not a substitute for — their duties under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Staying current with both state and local requirements is a hallmark of compliant rental operation in Lyons.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 236-1 of Lyons, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 236 affirms that the town has a direct interest in the health, safety, and welfare of rental housing occupants. Tenants can look to this purpose provision as context when evaluating whether a landlord is meeting the licensing and registration obligations the chapter imposes. Those who believe a rental unit or its owner may not be in compliance with Chapter 236 may consider contacting the Town of Lyons directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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