East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-1
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A. It is hereby declared that there exist in the Town/Village of East Rochester, Monroe County, New York, dilapidated, substandard and insanitary dwellings, a number of which are unfit and unsafe for human habitation; that such dwellings, if permitted to continue, will lead to the creation of slums and constitute a nuisance and a menace to the safety, health, comfort and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town/Village; that the preservation of the safety, health, comfort and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town/Village requires the taking of such steps as are necessary to eliminate dilapidated, substandard and insanitary dwellings and provide for the repair or demolition of the same; and that the preservation of the safety, health, comfort and general welfare of said inhabitants requires that the Town/Village Health Officer, or such other person as may be designated by the Board of Trustees, inspect structures, dwellings, dwelling units, yards and courts within the Town/Village for the purpose of determining whether or not conditions exist which are detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the inhabitants. He shall thereupon make such report to the Board of Trustees as he deems advisable in order that the Board of Trustees may take such action to remedy or remove such condition in the manner and form hereinafter set forth. B. All dwellings shall comply with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Energy Code and the requirements of this chapter. Where this chapter conflicts with the Uniform Code, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose the greater requirements shall prevail.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-1 establishes the policy foundation for the village's housing code by recognizing that dilapidated, substandard, and unsanitary dwellings pose risks to public safety, health, and welfare. The provision authorizes the Town/Village Health Officer or a Board of Trustees designee to inspect structures, dwelling units, yards, and courts for hazardous conditions and report findings to the Board of Trustees. All dwellings must meet both the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and local chapter requirements, with the stricter standard prevailing whenever the two conflict.
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Under ch. 111 § 111-1, property owners in East Rochester are expected to maintain dwellings in compliance with both the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the local housing chapter, applying whichever standard is more stringent. Compliant operators routinely address structural, sanitary, and safety deficiencies before they rise to the level of conditions the Health Officer would flag as detrimental to public welfare. Keeping maintenance records and responding promptly to any inspection notices from the Board of Trustees or its designee reflects the proactive posture this provision's purpose contemplates.
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Section 111-1 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances signals that the village has a declared public interest in eliminating unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions, which forms the legal backdrop for tenant protections throughout ch. 111. Tenants who believe their dwelling is dilapidated, substandard, or otherwise hazardous may be able to bring those conditions to the attention of the Town/Village Health Officer or the Board of Trustees, who are authorized to inspect and require remediation. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Monroe County housing law can help residents understand which specific code provisions apply to their circumstances and what complaint or enforcement paths are available.
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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