Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.3
Exterior protection
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A. Porches and decks. Railings must be matching. B. Siding. (1) Primer/paint must be of matching color. If using a white primer, a matching paint color must be applied within 10 days. (2) Nonwood siding. Nonwood siding, including but not limited to vinyl, aluminum, etc. shall be maintained in a way to preserve the integrity of the original colors and finish. If a condition exists where siding shows accumulated dirt, grime and/or mold, the Code Department shall require cleaning. (3) Broken shingles and siding. Broken shingles and siding with the exception of asbestos siding, must be replaced with like material of matching color. (4) Asbestos siding. If asbestos siding that is broken and/or compromised, the entire structure must be removed and replaced or encapsulated with new nonasbestos siding. C. Windows. (1) All windows in a dwelling unit that are capable of being opened shall be fitted and equipped with screens that are maintained in good repair and free from defects and missing components, installed in screen frames as intended by the manufacturer and placed in windows from at least April 1 through November 1 of each year. (2) If windows are covered, they must be covered with curtains, shades and/or blinds of a neutral color and must be maintained in their original condition. The use of blankets, towels, flags and printed sheets will not be allowed. D. Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair, free of weeds and free from hazard.
Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.3 establishes exterior maintenance standards for residential properties, covering porches, decks, siding, windows, and retaining walls. Railings must match, paint and siding must be kept in consistent color and good condition, and broken materials generally must be replaced with like materials. Windows capable of opening must have screens in good repair from April 1 through November 1, window coverings must be neutral-colored curtains, shades, or blinds, and retaining walls must remain structurally sound and free of weeds and hazards. Asbestos siding that is broken or compromised triggers a requirement that the entire structure be removed, replaced, or encapsulated with non-asbestos siding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.3, compliant property operators routinely inspect exterior elements—railings, siding, windows, and retaining walls—to ensure they meet the code's matching, repair, and cleanliness standards. Operators typically replace broken shingles or siding with like materials of matching color, address any accumulated dirt, grime, or mold on non-wood siding promptly, and ensure window screens are installed and in good repair between April 1 and November 1 each year. When white primer is applied to siding, a matching paint color is generally applied within the 10-day window specified by the ordinance, and any compromised asbestos siding is handled through full removal, replacement, or encapsulation with non-asbestos material.
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Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-60.3 establishes exterior conditions that rental properties in Fulton are expected to meet, including properly maintained siding, matching railings, functional window screens from April through November, and structurally sound retaining walls. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as broken siding, missing or damaged window screens, or deteriorating retaining walls—may consider reporting concerns to the Fulton Code Department, which is the body referenced in the ordinance as having authority to require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing resources can help explain what documentation to gather and what options may be available when exterior conditions appear to violate this provision.
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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