Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-70
Responsibility of property owner
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A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this Part 3 may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot-water supply in multiple dwellings.
Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-70 establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for compliance with local housing standards, even when operators or occupants also carry certain duties under the same code. Private agreements between an owner and a tenant or operator—such as a lease clause shifting maintenance duties—do not relieve the owner of this legal obligation. Owners of multiple dwellings are additionally responsible for keeping service facilities properly maintained and for providing adequate heat and hot water.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-70, compliant property owners maintain housing standards regardless of what any lease or management agreement says about who handles repairs or upkeep. Operators who manage multiple dwellings generally ensure that service facilities are kept in proper working order and that heat and hot water are consistently and adequately supplied. Because the ordinance places ultimate accountability on the owner, diligent operators document maintenance activities and monitor contractor or tenant compliance to demonstrate ongoing adherence to the code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-70 means that a property owner cannot point to a lease clause or a management company arrangement as a reason for failing to meet housing standards—the owner remains responsible. Tenants who experience issues such as inadequate heat, hot water, or deteriorating service facilities may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when seeking remedies. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local code enforcement or housing authority, raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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