Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-5
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A. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. B. Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. C. Vacant structures. All vacant structures and premises thereof of vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-5 establishes a shared framework of responsibility for maintaining safe and sanitary housing conditions. Property owners are responsible for keeping structures and exterior property in compliance with the chapter's minimum standards, while occupants bear responsibility for the portions of a dwelling they occupy and control. Vacant structures and land must also be kept clean, safe, and sanitary so they do not create blight or threaten public health and safety.
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Under ch. 147 § 147-5, property owners in Mamakating are expected to maintain all structures and exterior property in a condition that meets the chapter's minimum safety and sanitation standards at all times. Compliant operators generally conduct regular inspections of both occupied and vacant properties, address deterioration promptly, and ensure that no unit—whether occupied or vacant—falls into a condition that could threaten health or safety. Owners of vacant structures should pay particular attention to the requirement that such properties remain clean, secure, and sanitary to avoid blighting conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 147 § 147-5 of the Mamakating Code of Ordinances makes clear that while owners carry primary responsibility for overall building conditions, occupants are also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the areas they occupy and control. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet the chapter's minimum maintenance standards may have grounds to raise that failure as a concern with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available, including how to document conditions and what complaint processes exist under the local 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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