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Rent Regulations

Syracuse

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (175)

Purpose and legislative findings

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-1

Effective date

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-10

Equality of opportunity a civil right

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-2

Definitions

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-3

Unlawful discriminatory practices

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-4

Construction

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-5

Statute of limitations

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-6

Enforcement

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-7

City contracts

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-8

Severability

Syracuse Local Laws ch. 8 § 8-9

Prohibition against the exploration for or extraction of natural gas

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-151

Prohibition against the storage, treatment and disposal of natural gas extraction wastes

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-152

Prohibition against pollution

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-153

Enforcement

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-154

Effective date and DEC permit holders

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-155

Severability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-156

Purpose

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-157

Applicability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-158

Definitions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-159

Applicability to new construction

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-160

Design requirements

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 11 § 27-161

Purpose

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-162

Definitions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-163

Certificate of use required

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-164

Application

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-165

Inspections and investigations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-166

Issuance of certificates of use and conditional certificates of use

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-167

Operation of businesses

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-168

Fees

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-169

Expiration of the certificate

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-170

Renewal of the certificate

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-171

Transfer of the certificate

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-172

Failure to apply for certificate of use

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-173

Operation of business

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-174

Suspension or revocation of certificate of use

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-175

Failure to maintain good order at the business location

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-176

Notice to owners relative to accumulated points

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-177

Promulgation of policies and procedures

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-178

Severability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-179

Access to premises for inspections

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-180

Annual report to the common council

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-181

Penalties—Criminal and civil

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-182

Enforcement

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 12 § 27-183

Purpose

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-184

Definitions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-185

Jurisdiction

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-186

Director

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-187

Administrative law judges

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-188

Powers and duties of the bureau

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-189

Commencement of proceedings; default judgments

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-190

Penalties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-191

Methods of pleading; payment of penalties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-192

Schedule of fines and penalties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-193

Hearings

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-194

Decisions and judgments

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-195

Appeals

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-196

Annual budget

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-197

Severability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 13 § 27-198

Owner responsibilities

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-11

Responsibilities of rooming and lodging house operators

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-12

Responsibilities of occupants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-13

Discontinuance of utilities

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-14

Certificate of compliance

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-15

Certificate of adequacy

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-16

Parking garages

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-17

Certificate required for occupancy

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 2 § 27-19

General requirements

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-21

Maximum occupancy

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-22

Prohibited uses

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-23

Habitable space

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-24

Public space

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-25

Non-habitable space

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-26

Food preparation

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-27

Process ventilation

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-28

Access and vertical travel between stories

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-29

Exits

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-30

General requirements

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 4 § 27-31

Exterior protection

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 4 § 27-32

Interior protection

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 4 § 27-33

Means of egress

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-41

Fire resistance ratings

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-42

Fire protection systems

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-43

Prohibited accumulations and storage

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-44

Prevention of fire spread

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-45

Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-46

Fireplaces

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-47

Outdoor fires

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 5 § 27-48

General requirements

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-51

Plumbing

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-52

Fuel gas

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-53

Heating

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-54

Chimneys, flues and gas vents

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-55

Incinerators

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-56

Electrical

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-57

Cooking and refrigeration

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-58

Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one-family and two-family dwellings

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-59

Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple dwellings and non-residential buildings

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-60

Fuel oil

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-61

Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-62

Refrigerators, discarded

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-63

Protection of safety devices

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-64

Locking device at entrances

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-65

Balcony guards

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-66

General requirements

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-71

Open areas

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-72

Buildings and structures

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-73

Infestation and screening

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-74

Solid waste

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-75

Animals and pets

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-76

Lead paint

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 7 § 27-77

113.1. - Issuance of certificate of compliance/adequacy

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27

Administrative agency

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-111

Powers and duties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-112

Inspection of premises

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-113

Notices and orders; service; extension of time

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-114

Designation and vacation of unfit premises

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-115

Vacant properties; demolition

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-116

Division to make repairs or demolish

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-117

Power to act in emergencies

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-118

Administrative liability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-119

Penalties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-120

Receivership

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-121

Duties of legal officer

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-122

Judicial review

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-123

Unconstitutionality or invalidity in part

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-124

Security deposits

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-125

Retaliatory evictions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-126

Fees for certain inspections

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-127

Rental registry established

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-130

Rental registry certificate required

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-131

Application and processing fee

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-132

Registration

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-133

Registration application

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-134

Registration application requirements for entities

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-135

Rental registry card not transferable

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-136

Conversion to vacant registry

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-137

Severability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-138

Posting of a rental registry certificate

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-139

Affidavit of compliance

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-140

Rental registry inspection warrants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-141

Notice of intent to conduct a rental registry inspection for premises that are occupied

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-142

Rental registry inspection warrant application with prior notice of intent

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-143

Applications for rental registry inspection warrants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-144

Execution of a rental registry inspection warrant

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-145

Unlawful actions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-146

Collection of rents

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-147

Conditional rental registry certificate

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-148

Title

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-1

Definitions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-10

Purpose

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-2

Scope

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-3

Interpretations, procedural rules and forms

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-4

Application and availability of remedies

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-5

Reference to New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other laws

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-6

Partial invalidity

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-7

Workmanship

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-8

Approval

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. I § 27-9

Policy and intent

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-1

Occupant protection; worksite preparation

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-10

Safe work practices

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-11

Emergency actions; weather conditions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-12

Exemptions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-13

Prohibition of retaliatory action

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-14

Notification to county of violations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-15

Database for properties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-16

Penalties

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-17

Severability

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-18

Legislative findings

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-2

Definitions

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-3

Presumptions and obligations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-4

Violations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-5

Inspections for violations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-6

Remedy for violations

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-7

Standards for clearance examination and report

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-8

Lead-safe hazard reduction and control

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54 § 54-9

Code Compilations

Syracuse Ord. Ch.27

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27

Syracuse Revised General Ordinances Chapter 27 — Property Conservation Code

Syracuse Property Conservation Code: habitability standards for residential buildings, structural requirements, equipment requirements, property maintenance, and administrative enforcement. Codified through Supp. 41 (September 30, 2024).

Official source: syracuse.legistar.com

Syracuse Ord. Ch.54

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 54

Syracuse Revised General Ordinances Chapter 54 — Lead Abatement and Control

Syracuse Lead Abatement and Control: obligations for property owners and landlords to inspect and remediate lead hazards in rental dwellings; includes §54-14 prohibition on retaliatory action against tenants who report lead violations.

Official source: syracuse.legistar.com

Syracuse Local Laws Ch.8

Syracuse, N.Y., Local Laws ch. 8

Syracuse Local Laws Chapter 8 — Human Rights

Syracuse Human Rights ordinance (Local Law No. 17-1990, amended through L.L. No. 7-2016): prohibits housing discrimination on protected classes including source of income. §8-2 expressly recognizes access to housing without source-of-income discrimination as a civil right.

Official source: syracuse.legistar.com