Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 145-12
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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 or regulations, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern.
Athens Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 145 § 145-12 establishes that the rules in Chapter 145 set a floor, not a ceiling, for housing and property standards. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another applicable rule or regulation, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This provision ensures that the existence of one set of rules cannot be used to justify falling below a higher standard imposed by another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 145-12, compliant operators treat Chapter 145's requirements as the baseline minimum and look to any overlapping local, state, or federal rules to determine whether a higher standard applies. When two sets of requirements address the same condition, property managers generally apply whichever rule is more stringent. Keeping records of all applicable codes and regulations helps demonstrate that the most restrictive standard was identified and followed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 145-12 means that tenants benefit from the highest applicable standard whenever multiple rules overlap — the chapter's requirements cannot be watered down by a less demanding rule. If a housing condition appears to fall short of either Chapter 145 or another applicable regulation, tenants may raise the more protective standard when seeking remedies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Athens Village ordinances can help identify which overlapping rules apply to a given situation.
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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