Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-14
Duties of owners, occupants or tenants
Operative Text
A. An occupant or tenants of the premises shall be responsible for compliance with this chapter as if they were an owner. B. Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this chapter may also place certain responsibilities on tenants or occupants and regardless of any agreement between owners and tenants or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibly. C. Whenever any person or person shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any property within the Village as executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, operator or agent, such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of said property within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the provision of this chapter to the same extent as the record owner; and notice to any such person of any order or decision of the Code Enforcement Officer shall be deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice, as if such person or persons were actually the record owner or owners of such property. In instances where an occupant is responsible or share responsibility with the owner for the existence of one or more violations of this chapter, said occupant shall be deemed and taken to be an owner within the true intent and meaning of this chapter.
Section 112-14 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 establishes that responsibility for complying with the village's property maintenance code falls on both owners and occupants simultaneously. Owners cannot escape their obligations by pointing to a lease clause that shifts responsibility to a tenant, and tenants or occupants are held to the same standard as owners when they are in control of or contributing to a violation. Additionally, anyone who exercises control over a property—such as an executor, trustee, or managing agent—is treated as the legal owner for purposes of this chapter, meaning official notices served on such persons carry the same legal weight as notices served on the record owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112-14, property owners and managers in Fonda remain fully responsible for Chapter 112 compliance regardless of what any lease agreement says about tenant duties. Compliant operators generally ensure that maintenance obligations are met at the property level and do not rely on lease provisions to shield themselves from code enforcement action. Agents, trustees, or other parties who exercise control over a property should be aware that they, too, are treated as owners under this section and are bound by its requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112-14 makes clear that occupants and tenants in Fonda share responsibility for Chapter 112 compliance alongside the property owner, and in some circumstances may be treated as an owner for enforcement purposes. Tenants who believe a violation stems from the owner's failure to maintain the property—rather than from their own conduct—may wish to document conditions carefully and explore options such as filing a complaint with the village's Code Enforcement Officer. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal code enforcement can help occupants understand how shared responsibility under this provision may affect their situation.
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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