Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-6
Responsibilities
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A. Owners of premises, including single-family dwellings, shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor, regardless of the fact that this chapter may place certain responsibility on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume responsibility. Owners of premises shall be responsible for maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. B. Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter in regard to the following: (1) Maintenance of that part of the premises which they occupy and control in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and in compliance with this chapter. (2) Keeping all exits from the dwelling unit clean and unencumbered. (3) Disposal of garbage and refuse into refuse containers in a clean and sanitary manner.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-6 establishes a dual layer of responsibility for housing conditions. Property owners bear ultimate responsibility for keeping premises clean, safe, and sanitary—regardless of any private agreements that might shift that duty to operators or tenants. Occupants, in turn, carry their own obligations for the areas they control, including keeping exits clear and disposing of garbage properly in designated containers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 129 § 129-6, Brighton property owners remain the party of record for code compliance even when a lease or management agreement delegates day-to-day upkeep to a tenant or operator. Compliant operators typically document the condition of units at move-in and move-out, maintain common areas and building systems, and ensure refuse containers are available and accessible. Because private agreements do not shield an owner from municipal liability under this section, operators generally build clear maintenance expectations into lease terms while retaining oversight of overall property conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 § 129-6 gives occupants defined responsibilities within the areas they occupy and control, including keeping exits unobstructed and disposing of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to maintain the broader premises in a safe and sanitary condition—an obligation that remains with the owner under this section—may consider documenting conditions, contacting Brighton's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Because § 129-6 places ultimate compliance responsibility on the owner, a landlord's failure to meet that standard may be relevant in any code enforcement or 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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