Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-20
Interior protection
Operative Text
A. Crawl spaces shall be maintained free of moisture and the flow of air from such spaces into walls above shall be effectively barred so as to prevent deterioration of structural members. Such provisions shall consist of maintenance of openings in foundation walls to provide adequate circulation of air in the crawl space, covering the ground in the crawl space with a moisture barrier, installation of drains outside the structure if the crawl space is below surrounding grade, blocking openings in stud walls to prevent flow of air and moisture into walls, frequent destruction of termite tubes from the soil to wood floor members above, poison treatment of soil and other suitable means. B. Structural members shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound. Such protection shall consist of shoring, reinforcement or repair, where necessary, frequent destruction of termite tubes or other appropriate means. C. Chimneys and flues shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound and to prevent leakage of gases into the structure. Such maintenance shall consist of clearing flue stoppages, sealing open joints, repairing masonry where necessary and other suitable means. D. Ceilings and walls shall be maintained so that parts which become loose or defective do not constitute a hazard to occupants. Such maintenance shall consist of removing and replacing loose or defective sections. E. Toilet room and bathroom floors shall be maintained so as to prevent leakage of water through the floor under normal conditions of use and floor washing and resultant deterioration or defects in structural members and ceilings below. Maintenance shall consist of repairs which effectively provide the moistureproof and waterproof qualities required for the particular floor.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-20 establishes interior protection standards for residential structures, covering crawl spaces, structural members, chimneys, ceilings, walls, and bathroom floors. The rule requires that these elements be kept in a condition that prevents moisture intrusion, structural deterioration, gas leakage, and physical hazards to occupants. Each subsection identifies specific maintenance methods—such as moisture barriers, termite tube removal, flue clearing, and waterproof floor repairs—as acceptable means of achieving compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 183-20, compliant property operators routinely inspect crawl spaces for moisture and ensure foundation vents, ground barriers, and stud-wall blocking are in working order. They also monitor structural members for signs of termite activity or deterioration, keep chimneys and flues clear and properly sealed, and promptly address loose ceiling or wall sections that could pose a hazard. Bathroom and toilet room floors are kept waterproof and repaired as needed to prevent water from migrating into structural components below.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 183-20 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when crawl spaces show moisture problems, structural members appear compromised, chimneys or flues leak gases, ceilings or walls have loose or falling sections, or bathroom floors allow water to seep through. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them in writing and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Canton Village. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to file a complaint or raise a housing code violation as part of a broader housing dispute.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation