Fenton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 107 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 107-3
Stricter standards to prevail
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In any case where the provisions of this chapter impose a stricter standard than that set forth in any law of the Town or under the laws of the State of New York, then the standards as set forth herein shall prevail; but if the provisions of this chapter impose a less stringent standard than any other law or code of the Town, County of Broome or State of New York, then the stricter standard contained in any other such ordinance or law shall prevail.
Section 107-3 of Fenton's Code of Ordinances establishes a 'highest standard wins' rule for housing and property regulations. When this chapter's requirements are more demanding than those found in other Town, County of Broome, or New York State laws, the chapter's stricter rules apply. Conversely, when another applicable law or code sets a higher bar than this chapter does, that outside law's stricter standard takes precedence instead.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 107-3, compliant property operators in Fenton do not simply default to the minimum requirements of any single code — they identify which applicable standard (whether from this chapter, Broome County, or New York State) is the most stringent and operate to that level. Practically, this means reviewing overlapping local, county, and state requirements whenever a compliance question arises, since the most demanding rule governs. Keeping current with updates to all three layers of regulation is a routine part of responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 107-3 means that tenants in Fenton are protected by whichever applicable standard — local, county, or state — offers the greatest protection, not merely the baseline set by this chapter alone. If a condition in a rental unit appears to fall short of any relevant code, the stricter of the overlapping standards is the one that applies. Tenants who believe a violation exists may raise this provision when consulting a tenant-rights organization or when filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state housing authority.
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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