Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-49
Responsibilities of owners
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A. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards, and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this article may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities, and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply in multiple dwellings.
Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-49 establishes that property owners bear ultimate responsibility for compliance with local housing standards, regardless of any private agreements that might shift that duty to operators or occupants. Owners are also specifically required to maintain service facilities in proper condition and to supply adequate heat and hot water in multiple dwellings. The rule makes clear that an owner's obligation is not diminished simply because the code separately imposes duties on other parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 156-49, property owners in Fallsburg remain the party of record for housing-standard compliance even when a lease or management agreement delegates day-to-day responsibilities to an operator or tenant. Compliant operators typically ensure that service facilities—plumbing, electrical systems, and similar infrastructure—are kept in proper working order, and that heat and hot water are consistently available in every multiple dwelling unit. Because private agreements do not transfer the owner's legal obligation under this section, owners generally maintain oversight systems to verify that any delegated duties are actually being performed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 156-49 of the Fallsburg Code gives tenants a clear basis for holding the property owner accountable for housing-standard violations, inadequate heat, or hot water deficiencies in a multiple dwelling, even if a building manager or operator handles day-to-day operations. Tenants who experience such conditions may consider documenting the issue in writing and notifying the owner directly, since the owner cannot legally deflect responsibility by pointing to a lease clause or management arrangement. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local code-enforcement authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Fallsburg's housing ordinances.
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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