Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-3
Adoption of state code; enforcement
Operative Text
A. The Village of Bath has adopted the Building Code of the State of New York, including the Property Maintenance Code. The provisions in said code shall govern property conditions. In addition, other provisions in this chapter shall apply. B. The Code Enforcement Officer, or his designee, shall have the authority: (1) To enforce the provisions set forth in this chapter. (2) To issue violation notices to require compliance. (3) To cause remedial action in case of noncompliance.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-3 establishes that the Village of Bath has formally adopted New York State's Building Code, including its Property Maintenance Code, as the governing standard for property conditions within the village. Any additional local requirements set out elsewhere in Chapter 86 also apply alongside the state code. A designated Code Enforcement Officer holds the authority to enforce these standards, issue violation notices, and take remedial action when property owners fail to comply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-3, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Bath are expected to maintain their properties in accordance with both the New York State Building Code—including its Property Maintenance Code—and any supplemental local requirements found in Chapter 86. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in a condition that would withstand inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer or that officer's designee. Receiving a violation notice triggers a formal compliance process, and continued noncompliance can result in the village taking direct remedial action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bath, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-3 means that tenants in the Village of Bath are entitled to housing that meets the standards of the New York State Property Maintenance Code as well as any additional local requirements in Chapter 86. When conditions fall short of those standards, the village's Code Enforcement Officer has the authority to receive complaints, issue violation notices to landlords, and compel corrective action. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the Code Enforcement Officer, or reaching 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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