Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-3
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Each realtor, owner, corporation or landlord is responsible for seeing that he/she follows the requirements of this chapter in renting, leasing or selling any dwelling within the Town of Potsdam.
Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-3 establishes that the responsibility for complying with Chapter 162's housing requirements falls directly on the realtor, owner, corporation, or landlord involved in any rental, lease, or sale of a dwelling within the Town of Potsdam. The provision makes clear that compliance is not optional or delegable — each covered party is individually accountable for meeting the chapter's standards. This scope provision sets the foundation for all other requirements within Chapter 162.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-3, property owners, corporations, and landlords operating within the Town of Potsdam are each personally responsible for ensuring that any rental, lease, or sale transaction involving their dwelling units meets the full requirements of Chapter 162. Compliant operators typically familiarize themselves with all provisions of the chapter before listing or transferring any residential property. Delegating tasks to a property manager or realtor does not eliminate the owner's own accountability under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-3 makes clear that the landlord, owner, or realtor — not the tenant — bears the legal responsibility for complying with Chapter 162 when renting or leasing a dwelling in the Town of Potsdam. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to meet the chapter's requirements may consider contacting the Town of Potsdam's local code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with St. Lawrence County housing law can also help explain what remedies or defenses may be available under Chapter 162.
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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