Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-53
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. 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 their 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.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-53 places a broad set of housing-standards obligations squarely on lodging house operators rather than on individual occupants. The rule covers everything from capping the number of residents at the permitted maximum to keeping exits clear, maintaining plumbing and appliances, controlling pests, and disposing of garbage in a sanitary way. Walls, floors, ceilings, and required screens are also explicitly included within the operator's sphere of responsibility.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 183-53, compliant lodging house operators in Canton Village generally track and enforce occupancy limits, conduct routine inspections of all common and private areas to confirm sanitary conditions, and keep plumbing, cooking, and refrigeration equipment in working order. Operators also maintain a regular pest-control program, ensure that all required screens are hung and removed on schedule, and keep every exit free of obstructions at all times. Documenting maintenance activities and service-facility inspections helps demonstrate 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.
Section 183-53 of the Canton Village Code establishes that lodging house operators—not tenants—bear responsibility for a wide range of conditions, including pest extermination, sanitary maintenance of shared spaces, functioning plumbing and appliances, and clear exits. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards may report concerns to the local code-enforcement or housing authority responsible for administering ch. 183. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what options may be available when an operator appears to be out of compliance with § 183-53.
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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