Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-7
Interior structure
Operative Text
A. General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Every occupant shall keep that part of the structure which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. B. Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. C. Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. D. Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. E. Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. F. Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-7 establishes baseline standards for the interior condition of structures. It requires that structural members, interior surfaces, stairs, handrails, and interior doors all be kept in sound, safe, and sanitary condition. Owners of multi-unit or shared-occupancy buildings bear responsibility for common and public areas, while individual occupants are responsible for the portions of the structure they control. Specific defects such as peeling paint, cracked plaster, and deteriorated walking surfaces must be corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-7, compliant property owners and managers routinely inspect and maintain all interior structural components, including load-bearing members, interior surfaces, stairways, handrails, and doors. Owners of rooming houses, hotels, dormitories, and buildings with two or more units are specifically responsible for keeping shared and public areas clean and sanitary. Operators generally document repair work and address defects such as peeling paint, loose plaster, and damaged walking surfaces promptly to remain in compliance with this provision.
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 § 103-7 gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when interior conditions — such as deteriorating surfaces, unsound stairs, loose handrails, or malfunctioning doors — fall below the standards the provision requires. Tenants who observe such conditions in their unit or in shared areas of a multi-unit building may report them to the local code enforcement authority responsible for administering ch. 103. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand how a violation of § 103-7 might be raised as a defense in a housing proceeding or pursued through a formal complaint process.
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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