Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-1
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This chapter provides standards governing the facilities and the condition, use, occupancy, and maintenance of all residential and nonresidential properties, to safeguard the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 86-1 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 86 establishes the overarching purpose of the village's property maintenance code, which sets baseline standards for the condition, use, occupancy, and upkeep of both residential and nonresidential properties. The provision frames the entire chapter as a public-welfare measure aimed at protecting the safety and health of anyone who lives in or uses covered properties. It does not itself impose specific duties but signals the interpretive lens for all requirements that follow in Chapter 86.
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As the foundational purpose statement of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 86, Section 86-1 signals that all subsequent standards in the chapter are oriented toward occupant safety, health, and welfare. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with the detailed requirements elsewhere in Chapter 86 are generally acting in alignment with this stated purpose. Understanding this purpose clause can help property managers contextualize why specific maintenance, occupancy, and condition standards exist throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-1 of Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 86 establishes that the entire property maintenance code exists to protect the safety, health, and welfare of occupants like tenants. This purpose clause can be relevant context when raising concerns about substandard conditions, since the chapter as a whole is designed with occupant protection in mind. Tenants who believe conditions in their home fall short of the standards contemplated by Chapter 86 may wish to contact the local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand what specific provisions apply.
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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