Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-10
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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter 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 chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the more restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 § 69-10 establishes that the rules in Chapter 69 set a floor, not a ceiling, for housing and property standards. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. The provision is grounded in the public interests of health, morals, safety, and general welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 69-10, operators subject to Chapter 69 should be aware that compliance with its provisions represents the minimum acceptable standard, not the maximum. If another local, state, or federal rule imposes a higher or more demanding requirement on the same subject matter, that stricter standard is the one that governs. Compliant operators generally audit applicable overlapping regulations to ensure they are meeting whichever requirement is most stringent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 69-10 means that tenants benefit from the highest applicable standard whenever multiple rules address the same housing condition. If a landlord argues that meeting Chapter 69's baseline is sufficient, this provision makes clear that a stricter overlapping rule still applies. Tenants who believe a higher standard is being ignored may raise § 69-10 as a relevant provision when filing a complaint with a local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization.
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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