Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-4
Scope; responsibility; vacant structures and land
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A. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. B. Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. C. Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-4 establishes a shared framework of responsibility for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions on residential and other properties. Under this provision, property owners bear primary responsibility for keeping structures and exterior property up to the chapter's minimum standards, while occupants are responsible for the portions of a dwelling they personally occupy and control. Vacant structures and land are also covered, requiring that they remain clean, safe, secure, and sanitary so they do not create blight or threaten public health and safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-4, property owners are generally expected to maintain both the structures and exterior property of their premises in a condition that meets the chapter's minimum requirements at all times. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of their properties—including any vacant structures or parcels—to ensure conditions do not deteriorate into unsafe, unsanitary, or blighting states. Owners also generally take care not to allow occupancy of any unit that does not meet the sanitary and safety standards set out in this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-4 makes clear that occupants have a responsibility to keep the portions of a dwelling, rooming unit, or housekeeping unit that they occupy and control in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition. At the same time, the provision places the broader maintenance burden on the property owner, which means tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this chapter if an owner fails to uphold those obligations. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet the standards described in § 103-4 may wish to contact the relevant local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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