Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-18
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subjected. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying, and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Section 183-18 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline structural and environmental maintenance standards for all buildings. Under this provision, buildings must be kept structurally sound enough to bear their own weight and imposed loads, with those loads safely transferred to the ground without harmful settling or movement. The rule also requires that structural members be shielded from deterioration caused by factors such as moisture, freezing and thawing cycles, corrosion, and insect damage, and that buildings in water-bearing soil be kept free of groundwater and surface water intrusion in habitable areas, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Canton Village Code ch. 183 § 183-18 generally maintain a routine inspection schedule that covers structural load-bearing elements, foundation integrity, and moisture management systems. Compliant operators typically address known sources of deterioration—such as drainage deficiencies, pest activity, corrosion, and freeze-thaw damage—before they compromise structural soundness. In buildings situated on water-bearing soil, operators commonly maintain waterproofing, drainage, and sealing systems to prevent groundwater from entering habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village Code ch. 183 § 183-18 establishes a right to occupy a structurally sound building that is protected from moisture intrusion, pest-related deterioration, and unsafe settling or movement. Tenants who observe signs of structural compromise—such as significant cracking, water seepage into living areas or basements, or evidence of active pest damage to structural elements—may report these conditions to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations of § 183-18 could be raised in housing proceedings or used to support a complaint.
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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