Ogdensburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-17
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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Part 1 shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this Part 1 are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern.
Section 117-17 of Ogdensburg's Code of Ordinances establishes that the housing standards set out in Part 1 are floors, not ceilings — they represent the minimum acceptable conditions for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. When Part 1's requirements conflict with those of another valid rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This means the overall regulatory framework always defaults to the higher level of protection, regardless of which specific rule is being compared.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 117-17, property owners and managers operating in Ogdensburg should understand that compliance with Part 1 does not necessarily mean full compliance with all applicable law — other rules, regulations, or ordinances may impose stricter obligations that must also be met. A compliant operator generally reviews all overlapping local, state, and federal requirements and applies whichever standard is most demanding. Treating Part 1 as a baseline rather than a ceiling is the approach consistent with how § 117-17 directs these provisions to be interpreted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 117-17 is significant for tenants because it means the protections in Part 1 cannot be weakened by pointing to a less stringent rule elsewhere — the stricter standard always applies. Tenants who believe a housing condition falls short of applicable requirements may raise the existence of overlapping, more protective rules as part of any complaint or enforcement proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ogdensburg's Code of Ordinances can help identify which standards apply in a given context.
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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