Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 37-9
Amendment; interpretation
Operative Text
A. Amendment. The Town Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Verona Code ch. 37 § 37-9 establishes two foundational rules for the town's housing chapter. First, the Town Board retains authority to change or repeal the chapter's provisions through a public notice-and-hearing process, either on its own initiative or in response to a petition. Second, the chapter's requirements are treated as a floor, not a ceiling — when this chapter conflicts with another set of rules or regulations, whichever standard is stricter controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Verona Code ch. 37 § 37-9, compliant operators treat the chapter's requirements as the minimum acceptable standard, not the maximum. When other applicable rules — such as state building codes or local zoning ordinances — impose stricter obligations, those higher standards govern day-to-day operations. Operators generally track any Town Board amendments made through the public hearing process, since changes to the chapter can alter compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Verona Code ch. 37 § 37-9 means that tenants benefit from whichever set of rules — whether this chapter or any other applicable regulation — provides the strongest protections. If a landlord argues that compliance with a less demanding rule satisfies their obligations, this provision's 'most restrictive governs' principle may be relevant to that dispute. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred can consult the Town of Verona, a local tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid office to understand which standards apply and what enforcement paths are available.
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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