Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-6
More restrictive provisions to be enforced
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In the event of a conflict between any provision of this chapter and any provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law, ordinance or regulation, the provision which is more restrictive and which establishes a higher standard shall prevail.
Babylon Village Code of Ordinances ch. 199 § 199-6 establishes a conflict-resolution rule: when this chapter's requirements clash with those of another local or state code—such as zoning, building, fire, health, or utility regulations—the stricter of the two standards automatically governs. The provision does not create new substantive requirements on its own; it simply determines which rule wins when two valid rules point in different directions. The effect is that the highest applicable standard always controls, regardless of which code it comes from.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-6, compliant property operators generally identify all overlapping regulatory requirements—including zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply, and sewage disposal codes—and apply whichever standard is most stringent. Relying solely on one code while ignoring a stricter parallel requirement in another is not sufficient for compliance. Operators typically review all applicable codes together rather than treating them as separate, independent checklists.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-6 means that a landlord cannot point to a less demanding code to justify conditions that fall short of a stricter applicable standard. If a rental unit appears to meet one code but fails a higher standard set by another—such as a fire safety or health regulation—the higher standard still applies. Tenants who believe a property falls short of applicable standards can document the conditions, contact the relevant Babylon Village enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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