Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-4
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
Operative Text
A. Scope. This article shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Village, with the exception of those delineated in § 72-3B . B. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish, modify, limit, impair, supersede or replace any existing requirements of, or remedies under, any other applicable federal, state or local statute, laws, ordinances, codes, rules or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this article and any applicable federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The acceptance of any registration, the filing of any application under this article or other compliance with the requirements of this article shall not cause, or be deemed to cause, any circumstance, condition, status, action, or statement of facts that is otherwise illegal, unlawful or noncompliant under any federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, including, but not limited to, the Village Code, to become or be deemed to be lawful, legal or in compliance.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-4 establishes that the Village's rental dwelling unit regulations apply to all rental units within Chester, except those specifically exempted under § 72-3B. The article is designed to work alongside — not replace — existing federal, state, and local laws, meaning that when this article's requirements conflict with another applicable rule, whichever standard is stricter governs. Importantly, complying with this article's registration or application requirements does not make an otherwise unlawful condition legal under any other law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-4, operators of rental dwelling units in the Village must meet the requirements of this article in addition to all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Because the more restrictive standard always prevails in a conflict, compliant operators generally audit their properties against multiple regulatory frameworks rather than assuming this article alone sets the ceiling. Registering or filing an application under this article does not shield a property from violations that exist under other codes or laws.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-4 confirms that tenants in Village rental units retain all protections available under federal, state, and other local laws, even where this article may be silent or less demanding. Because the stricter rule always applies, tenants may have grounds to raise violations under multiple legal frameworks — not just this article — when addressing habitability or other concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help identify which overlapping rules may apply to a given rental situation.
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 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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