Red Creek, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 187-3
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If a provision of this article is found to be inconsistent with any provision of other chapters of the Village Code, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail. A greater penalty shall not be considered as more restrictive or a higher standard.
Red Creek, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 § 187-3 establishes a conflict-resolution rule for situations where the rental housing article overlaps with other parts of the Village Code. When two provisions address the same subject but set different requirements, the one that imposes the stricter substantive standard—not simply the harsher penalty—takes precedence. Penalty severity alone is explicitly excluded from the definition of 'more restrictive,' so a higher fine does not automatically make one rule trump another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 187-3, property owners and managers operating in Red Creek should be aware that when two Village Code provisions appear to govern the same situation, the one with the stricter substantive requirement applies. Compliant operators generally review all potentially applicable chapters of the Village Code—not just Chapter 187—to identify which standard is highest, and they apply that standard in their day-to-day operations. Because penalty amounts are expressly excluded from the 'more restrictive' analysis, compliance decisions should be grounded in the substantive obligations each provision imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 187-3 of Red Creek's Code of Ordinances means that tenants may be protected by whichever Village Code provision sets the highest substantive standard, even if that provision is found outside Chapter 187. If a landlord's conduct appears to comply with one chapter but fall short of another, the stricter substantive rule is the one that governs. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can raise this conflict-resolution principle when filing a complaint with the appropriate Village authority or when consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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