Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-49
Garbage and refuse
Operative Text
A. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse and in accordance with the City ordinances in effect. B. In dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways. C. Refrigerators and similar equipment with locking mechanisms shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises accessible to children without first removing the locking devices or the hinges of the doors. D. Junked vehicles, equipment and materials shall not be stored in open areas of premises.
Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-49 establishes sanitation standards for residential properties regarding garbage, refuse, and related hazards. Garbage and refuse must be collected, stored, handled, and disposed of using adequate sanitary methods consistent with city ordinances, and may not be left in shared hallways or stairways. Appliances with locking mechanisms, such as old refrigerators, must have their locks or door hinges removed before being discarded or stored where children could access them, and junked vehicles, equipment, or materials may not be stored in open areas of the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to § 167-49 generally maintain compliant sanitation by providing appropriate containers and ensuring garbage and refuse are stored and disposed of in accordance with city ordinances. Common compliance practices include keeping shared hallways and stairways clear of any accumulated garbage, removing locking mechanisms or hinges from discarded appliances before placing them anywhere accessible to children, and keeping open areas of the premises free of junked vehicles, equipment, and materials. Documenting routine inspections of common areas and exterior spaces can help demonstrate ongoing adherence to the requirements of ch. 167 § 167-49.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-49, tenants have an interest in living in a property where sanitation standards are met, shared hallways and stairways are kept free of garbage, and exterior areas are not cluttered with junked vehicles or hazardous discarded appliances. If these conditions are not being maintained, tenants may consider documenting the issues with photographs and written records, and can explore filing a complaint with the City of Schenectady's code enforcement office, which oversees compliance with ch. 167. Tenant-rights organizations in the Schenectady area can also provide general information about available remedies and enforcement paths under this provision.
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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