Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-46
Exterior and interior surfaces
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A. Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. B. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures of residential buildings shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition. C. Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health. D. The interior surfaces throughout every part of every multiple dwelling, whether in public or in tenant-occupied parts, shall be painted or papered by the owner. Said surfaces shall be repapered or repainted by the owner whenever necessary to keep said surfaces in a sanitary condition, but no less frequently than once in every 48 months. No wallpaper shall be placed upon a wall or ceiling surface unless all existing wallpaper shall be first removed therefrom and such wall or ceiling thoroughly cleaned and repaired.
Section 116-46 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances establishes maintenance standards for both the exterior and interior surfaces of residential buildings. Exterior wood surfaces must be kept protected with paint or a suitable preservative, while floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings, and fixtures must be kept clean and sanitary. In multiple dwellings specifically, owners are required to paint or paper all interior surfaces — in both common and tenant-occupied areas — at least once every 48 months, and any new wallpaper must be applied only after all existing wallpaper has been fully removed and the surface cleaned and repaired.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116-46, compliant operators of multiple dwellings generally maintain a schedule for repainting or repapering all interior surfaces — including hallways, common areas, and individual units — at intervals no greater than 48 months. When wallpaper is part of the plan, operators typically strip all existing layers and thoroughly clean and repair the underlying surface before applying new material. Exterior wood surfaces are kept coated with paint or another suitable preservative, and accessory structures are kept free of conditions that could pose safety or health hazards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-46 gives tenants in multiple dwellings a basis to expect that their unit's interior surfaces — walls, ceilings, floors, and fixtures — will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and repainted or repapered by the owner at least every 48 months. If surfaces appear to fall below this standard, tenants may document the conditions and consider raising the issue with local housing or code enforcement authorities in Thomaston. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available, such as filing a complaint or raising a code violation as part of a housing proceeding.
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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