Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-10
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The provisions of this Article shall supplement local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations existing in the Village of Thomaston and the other statutes and regulations of municipal authorities having jurisdiction applicable thereto. Where a provision of this Article is found to be in conflict with any provision of a local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 144-10 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental regulations in this Article work alongside—rather than replace—other applicable local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations in the Village of Thomaston. When any provision of this Article conflicts with another local rule, whichever standard is stricter or more protective prevails. This layering principle means that compliance with one set of rules does not automatically satisfy a more demanding overlapping requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 144-10, property owners and managers operating in Thomaston must be aware that this Article does not stand alone—it layers on top of other applicable local and municipal regulations. When two rules address the same subject and conflict, the more restrictive of the two governs, so a compliant operator generally reviews all applicable local laws, not just this Article, to determine the highest applicable standard. Keeping current with the full body of Thomaston and Village of Thomaston regulations is a routine part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-10 means that tenants in Thomaston may be protected by multiple overlapping layers of regulation simultaneously, and the stricter standard always applies. If a landlord's conduct appears to comply with one rule but falls short of a more demanding overlapping ordinance or code, the higher standard is still enforceable. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can look into filing a complaint with the relevant municipal authority, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the applicable standard as a defense in 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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