Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-57
Responsibilities of occupants
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Each occupant of dwelling units in the Village shall also be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to that part of the premises which such person occupies or controls to no more than the maximum number of persons permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintaining that part of the premises which such person occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintaining all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities, in that part of the premises occupied or controlled by such person in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from such person's dwelling unit reasonably clear and unencumbered so as not to hinder egress from such premises in case of emergency. E. Disposing of garbage and rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner. F. Exterminating insects, rodents or other pests within such person's dwelling unit. G. Hanging and removing required screens and storm windows and doors. H. Keeping permitted domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control and preventing said animals and pets from soiling public areas in multiple dwellings.
Section 116-57 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances places a set of housing-standards responsibilities directly on the occupants of dwelling units, not solely on landlords or property owners. Occupants are required to keep their portion of the premises clean, safe, and sanitary; maintain plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment properly; keep exits clear for emergency egress; dispose of garbage appropriately; exterminate pests; manage screens and storm windows; and control pets. The rule applies to each individual occupant in relation to the space they occupy or control within the Village of Thomaston.
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Under § 116-57, a portion of the day-to-day maintenance burden in Thomaston is assigned by ordinance to occupants themselves, which is relevant context when drafting lease agreements and conducting property inspections. Compliant operators typically document occupancy limits clearly in leases, conduct periodic inspections to verify that tenant-controlled areas meet the housing standards referenced in Chapter 116, and address any overlapping responsibilities—such as pest extermination—that may also fall on the property owner under other provisions. Keeping records of communications about tenant responsibilities under § 116-57 is a common practice among property managers in jurisdictions with occupant-responsibility provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-57 outlines specific housing-standard obligations that Thomaston places on occupants, meaning tenants can be held accountable for conditions within the space they occupy or control—such as cleanliness, pest control, exit clearance, and pet management. Understanding these responsibilities alongside any landlord obligations elsewhere in Chapter 116 can help tenants assess their situation if a housing violation is alleged against them or their unit. Tenants who have questions about how these occupant responsibilities interact with their lease terms or with landlord duties may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of the Thomaston Code of Ordinances.
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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