Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-23
Responsibilities of owners or owner-designated operators
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Owners or owner-designated operators shall be responsible for compliance with the minimum housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the minimum housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of the lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required supplied 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. Provision of facilities for and 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 748-23 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes that owners or their designated operators bear responsibility for meeting the city's minimum housing standards across a defined set of conditions in lodging houses. These responsibilities cover occupancy limits, sanitation of walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas, proper functioning of plumbing and appliances, pest control, clear exits, and garbage disposal. The rule also assigns responsibility for installing and removing required window screens and maintaining all supplied facilities in working order.
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Under § 748-23, compliant lodging house operators generally keep occupancy within permitted limits, maintain all plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment in clean and operative condition, and ensure exits remain clear at all times. Routine pest control, sanitary garbage disposal, and timely installation or removal of required screens are also part of the standard compliance picture under this section. Operators who have designated a manager or agent to oversee the property should ensure that person is fully aware of these obligations, since the code holds both owners and their designees accountable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-23 places the burden of maintaining safe, sanitary, and properly equipped lodging house premises squarely on the owner or their designated operator, not on tenants. If conditions such as pest infestations, blocked exits, broken plumbing, or unsanitary common areas are present, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when communicating with the owner or when contacting the appropriate Canandaigua code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under ch. 748.
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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