Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-9
Occupants to comply with provisions
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Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by this chapter. B. Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from his dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. E. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with the provisions of the Village of Westbury Garbage, Rubbish and Waste Ordinance. F. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within their own dwelling units. G. Maintaining of yards, lawns and courts in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation insofar as said occupant occupies or controls said yards, lawns and courts or any parts thereof. H. The installation and removal of required screens. I. Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control. J. Elimination of all prohibited uses for that part of the premises which they occupy, control or have accessibility thereto.
Section 83-9 of Westbury's housing code places a set of maintenance and conduct responsibilities directly on the people who live in dwelling units, rather than solely on property owners. Occupants are required to keep their portion of the premises clean, safe, and sanitary—covering everything from plumbing fixtures and appliances to yards, exits, and pest control. The provision also requires occupants to limit how many people live in their space to the maximum allowed by the chapter, dispose of garbage properly, and ensure pets are kept under control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-9, landlords and property managers should be aware that the code assigns a meaningful share of day-to-day maintenance obligations to occupants themselves, which can be relevant when documenting the source of a code violation. Compliant operators typically keep records of tenant communications, move-in condition reports, and any notices related to cleanliness, pest activity, or overcrowding so that responsibility can be clearly established. Understanding this division of duties under Chapter 83 can help property managers respond appropriately when a housing inspector identifies a violation originating in an occupied unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-9 makes clear that tenants in Westbury carry direct legal responsibility for the condition of the portions of the premises they occupy or control, including keeping exits clear, managing pests within their own unit, and disposing of refuse in accordance with the Village's garbage ordinance. Tenants who receive a notice of violation related to these obligations may want to review the full text of Chapter 83 to understand exactly what the code requires of them. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify how these occupant duties interact with any overlapping responsibilities a landlord may have under other provisions of the code.
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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