North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-53
Responsibilities for compliance
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A. Responsibilities of owner. (1) Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. (2) Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply in multiple dwellings. B. Responsibilities of lodging house operators. Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: (1) Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. (2) Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. (3) Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. (4) Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control as well as other building equipment and facilities in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. (5) Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. (6) Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. (7) Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. (8) Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. (9) Hanging and removing required screens. C. Responsibilities of occupants. An occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: (1) Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. (2) Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. (3) Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. (4) Keeping exits from his dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. (5) Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner. (6) Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within his dwelling unit if his unit is the only one infested in the premises. (7) Hanging and removing required screens. (8) Keeping his domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-53 establishes a layered system of housing-standards compliance responsibilities. Property owners bear overarching responsibility for the condition of their premises and cannot shift that duty to operators or occupants through private agreements. Lodging house operators carry specific duties over common areas, service facilities, pest control, and occupancy limits, while individual occupants are responsible for the cleanliness, safety, and pest control within the portions of the premises they occupy or control.
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Under ch. 103 § 103-53, compliant property owners in North Collins maintain service facilities, heat, and hot water in multiple dwellings regardless of any lease provisions that might assign those duties elsewhere. Operators of lodging houses additionally keep common areas sanitary, manage garbage disposal, control pests throughout the building, maintain plumbing and appliances under their control, and ensure exits remain clear. Documenting routine inspections, maintenance records, and any pest-control measures helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the layered obligations this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-53 of the North Collins Code makes clear that occupants have defined responsibilities within their own dwelling units, including maintaining cleanliness, keeping exits unobstructed, disposing of garbage properly, controlling pets, and handling pest extermination when only their unit is affected. At the same time, the provision preserves the owner's overarching duty for the broader premises, meaning tenants are not solely responsible for building-wide conditions or service facilities. Tenants who believe an owner or lodging house operator is failing to meet their obligations under § 103-53 may consider contacting the local code enforcement office, documenting conditions in writing, or reaching out to a 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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