Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-26
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Occupants of dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and dwelling units, and owners or operators of rooming houses shall be responsible for maintenance thereof, as provided in this article. A. Cleanliness. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep that part of the dwelling unit and premises thereof which he/she occupies, controls, or uses in a clean and sanitary condition. B. Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of his/her rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by § 176-20J of this chapter. C. Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of his/her garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or, if such facilities are not available, by removing all nonburnable matter and securely wrapping such garbage and placing it in tight metal garbage storage containers as required by § 176-20K of this chapter or by such other disposal method as may be required by applicable laws or ordinances of the City of Troy. D. Use and operation of supplied plumbing fixtures. Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep the supplied plumbing fixtures therein clean and sanitary and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-26 establishes that the people who live in dwellings, multifamily dwellings, and dwelling units — as well as owners or operators of rooming houses — share responsibility for maintaining those spaces. Occupants are required to keep their occupied areas clean and sanitary, dispose of rubbish and garbage in designated containers or approved facilities, and use plumbing fixtures properly and responsibly. The rule draws a clear line between what residents are expected to maintain themselves and the broader maintenance obligations addressed elsewhere in the chapter.
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Under Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-26, owners and operators of rooming houses carry direct maintenance responsibilities for those properties. Compliant operators generally ensure that required rubbish and garbage containers are provided and accessible, as referenced in §§ 176-20J and 176-20K, so that occupants have the means to fulfill their own disposal obligations. Keeping records of container placement, condition, and any notices issued to occupants about sanitation standards is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
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Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-26 places specific sanitation duties on occupants, including keeping living spaces clean, disposing of rubbish and garbage in the designated containers, and using plumbing fixtures with reasonable care. Tenants who believe their landlord has failed to provide the required containers or facilities referenced in §§ 176-20J and 176-20K may have grounds to raise that failure when responding to a maintenance or code-compliance matter. Local tenant-rights organizations or the City of Troy's code enforcement office can be resources for understanding how these responsibilities are applied in practice.
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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