Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-4
Interpretation; conflicts with other provisions
Operative Text
A. The provisions of this article shall supersede local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations to the extent that such laws, ordinances, codes or regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of this article, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard than those provided in this article, and such more-restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is in effect. B. In a case where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or other local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 142-4 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this article and other local rules. When this article's requirements clash with those of another local law, ordinance, or regulation—whether related to zoning, building, fire safety, health, or similar matters—the stricter or higher standard of the two always controls. At the same time, this article does not prevent other local authorities from adopting and enforcing rules that are even more demanding than what this article requires.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing rental property in Owego Village should be aware that under § 142-4, compliance with this article does not automatically satisfy every applicable local requirement. Where another local code—such as a building, fire, or health ordinance—imposes a stricter standard on the same subject matter, compliant operators meet that higher bar rather than defaulting to the lower one. Reviewing all potentially overlapping local codes alongside this article is a standard part of maintaining a compliant property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-4 provides tenants with a useful interpretive framework: when two local rules seem to conflict, the one offering greater protection or setting a higher standard is the one that applies. This means a landlord cannot point to this article as a reason to avoid complying with a stricter local building, health, or safety ordinance. Tenants who believe a property falls short of applicable standards may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or a local housing agency to identify which rules govern their situation.
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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