Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-46
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards with regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standard. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing required screens.
Section 148-46 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 148 establishes a set of housing-standards responsibilities that fall squarely on lodging house operators rather than on tenants or guests. The rule covers a broad range of conditions, from capping occupancy at permitted levels and keeping common areas sanitary, to maintaining plumbing and appliances, clearing exits, managing garbage, controlling pests, and installing required window screens. In effect, the provision makes the operator the party legally accountable for the overall habitability and safety of the lodging house premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses in Brewster should be familiar with every obligation enumerated in § 148-46, because compliance responsibility rests with the operator across all covered areas—not with individual occupants. Compliant operators generally track permitted occupancy limits, schedule routine inspections of plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment, maintain clear exit pathways, arrange regular garbage disposal, and coordinate pest extermination and seasonal screen installation. Keeping dated maintenance logs and service records is a common practice that supports demonstrating ongoing compliance with the housing standards referenced in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of lodging houses in Brewster benefit from § 148-46 because it places the burden of maintaining safe, sanitary, and properly equipped premises on the operator, not on occupants. If conditions such as pest infestations, blocked exits, broken plumbing fixtures, or unsanitary common areas arise, those conditions may constitute a failure of the operator's duties under this provision. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, contact the appropriate local code-enforcement or housing authority in Brewster, or reach out to a 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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