Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-44
Buildings and structures
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A. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. B. Floors, walls, including windows and doors, ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated. C. Paint containing more than 1/2 of 1% of metallic lead, based on the total nonvolatile content of the paint, shall not be used to paint any interior wall, ceiling, window, door, or other interior surface. Where such paint on interior surfaces is peeling or otherwise presents a health hazard, it shall be promptly removed and the surface safely and appropriately refinished or resurfaced. Walls and all interior surfaces shall be treated with a protective coat of paint or other suitable covering or preservative and maintained in such a manner that the appearance is attractive and not shabby.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-44 establishes maintenance standards for both the exterior and interior surfaces of buildings. Exterior surfaces that are not naturally resistant to deterioration must be protected with paint or a suitable preservative, while interior surfaces—including floors, walls, windows, doors, and ceilings—must be kept clean, sanitary, and free of defects such as peeling paint, cracked plaster, or decayed wood. The provision also prohibits the use of paint containing more than one-half of one percent metallic lead on any interior surface, and requires that any such lead-containing paint that is peeling or poses a health hazard be promptly and safely removed and the surface refinished.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-44 generally keep exterior surfaces coated with paint or preservative and address deterioration before it advances. On the interior, compliant operators routinely inspect for and repair peeling paint, loose plaster, and decayed wood, and they ensure that any paint applied to interior surfaces does not exceed the lead-content threshold of one-half of one percent metallic lead. When lead-containing paint is found to be peeling or otherwise hazardous, operators arrange for its prompt, safe removal and appropriate refinishing of the affected surface.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-44, tenants have an interest in living spaces where interior surfaces are maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition and where hazardous lead paint is addressed promptly. If a tenant observes peeling paint, cracked plaster, decayed wood, or other surface defects—particularly conditions that may involve lead-based paint—those observations can be documented and reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available, including raising a code violation as part of any relevant housing proceeding.
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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