Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-107
Maintenance of private space
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in clean sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises thereof which he occupies or controls.
Section 190-107 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances places a cleanliness obligation on the people who actually live in or control a space. Specifically, each occupant is responsible for keeping their own portion of a dwelling or dwelling unit — and any premises they control — in a clean and sanitary state. The rule focuses on the occupant's sphere of control rather than the building as a whole.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-107, the cleanliness duty for occupied spaces falls on the occupants themselves, which can complement a landlord's broader property-maintenance obligations. Compliant operators typically document unit conditions at move-in and move-out, include sanitary-maintenance expectations in lease agreements, and conduct periodic inspections where permitted. Keeping records of any notices issued to occupants about unsanitary conditions can be useful if a code-enforcement matter arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-107 establishes that tenants and other occupants bear responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the space they occupy or control. Understanding this obligation can help tenants distinguish between issues that are their responsibility and those that may fall to the landlord under other provisions of Chapter 190. Tenants with questions about how this provision interacts with their rights can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office for general information.
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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