Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-71
Responsibility of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing required screens.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-71, lodging house operators bear direct responsibility for a broad set of housing-standards obligations within their premises. These include keeping occupancy within permitted limits, maintaining safe and sanitary conditions throughout the building, ensuring all service facilities and plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment remain operational and clean, and keeping exits clear. Additional duties cover wall, floor, and ceiling upkeep, proper garbage disposal, pest extermination, and the installation and removal of required screens. The provision places these obligations squarely on the operator rather than distributing them among individual occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses subject to Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 § 93-71 generally maintain compliance by conducting regular inspections of all common and individual spaces to confirm sanitary conditions, verifying that occupancy never exceeds the permitted maximum, and keeping a maintenance schedule for plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration fixtures under their control. Compliant operators also establish routine pest-control protocols, ensure garbage and refuse are removed in a sanitary manner, and confirm that all exits remain clear and unobstructed at all times. Documenting these activities—inspections, repairs, extermination services, and screen installation or removal—creates a record that can demonstrate ongoing adherence to the standards set out in § 93-71.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-71 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances establishes that the lodging house operator, not the tenant, is responsible for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions, functional facilities, pest-free premises, clear exits, and proper garbage disposal throughout the property. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as pest infestations, blocked exits, or broken plumbing fixtures under the operator's control—may have grounds to raise a violation of § 93-71 when communicating with local code-enforcement authorities. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available to them.
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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