Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 218 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 218-3
Residential premises
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The Housing Code of the Town of Fallsburg and the Uniform Codes of New York State shall supersede any less stringent provisions of this chapter, which are in conflict herewith. All other provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all properties within the Town of Fallsburg.
Section 218-3 of Fallsburg's Code of Ordinances establishes a hierarchy of housing standards: wherever the Town of Fallsburg's Housing Code or New York State's Uniform Codes set a stricter standard than Chapter 218, those stricter standards take precedence. Any provisions of Chapter 218 that are not in conflict with those higher-level codes continue to apply to all residential properties in the town. In effect, property owners and tenants are always subject to whichever rule is most protective of health and safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 218-3, operators of residential properties in Fallsburg must meet the highest applicable standard among the Town Housing Code, the New York State Uniform Codes, and Chapter 218 — the less stringent provision simply does not apply when a conflict exists. Compliant operators generally stay current with all three layers of regulation and apply whichever requirement is most demanding. Reviewing each code layer when making repairs, renovations, or habitability decisions is a common practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 218-3 means that residents of Fallsburg properties are entitled to protections drawn from the most stringent of the Town Housing Code, the New York State Uniform Codes, and Chapter 218 — a landlord cannot rely on a weaker local provision to avoid a stricter state or town standard. If a habitability or code concern arises, tenants may consider contacting the Town of Fallsburg's code enforcement office, which administers these overlapping requirements. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York State housing law can also help clarify which code layer applies to a particular type of complaint under § 218-3.
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 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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