Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-17
Prohibited actions
Operative Text
In addition to the requirements of § 96-22 , violations of the following shall be deemed violations of the Rental Housing Code: A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any owner of a rental building or structure to lease, let, rent or permit the occupancy and use as a rental building or structure without first having obtained a rental permit as provided herein. B. No owner shall enter into a rental agreement with or cause a dwelling unit to be inhabited by more than four persons unless such persons are a family as defined in this chapter. C. No owner shall cause, permit, suffer or allow to exist any condition on a rental building or structure, or exterior property, which is a violation of this chapter, the Geneseo Village Code, the laws of Livingston County, or the laws of the State of New York, including, but not limited to, the New York State Building Code, the New York State Property Maintenance Code, and the New York State Multiple Residence Law, the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law and their successors, after written notice has been given to the permit holder of such deficiency. D. No person shall disable a carbon monoxide detection device in violation of § 96-64 of this chapter. E. No owner shall, following reasonable notice and an adequate opportunity to correct the same, fail to correct a serious fire hazard or electrical violation or fail to provide heat for a residential building or structure in accordance with legal requirements.
Section 96-17 of Geneseo's Rental Housing Code identifies a set of prohibited actions that constitute violations of the code. These include operating a rental unit without a valid permit, allowing more than four unrelated occupants in a dwelling, permitting code-violating conditions to persist after written notice, disabling carbon monoxide detectors, and failing to correct serious fire, electrical, or heating deficiencies after reasonable notice. The provision ties these prohibitions to the broader enforcement framework established elsewhere in Chapter 96, including the penalty provisions of § 96-22.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Geneseo are generally expected to secure a rental permit before any unit is leased or occupied, as required by § 96-17. Compliant operators also monitor occupancy levels to ensure no more than four unrelated persons inhabit a single dwelling unit, maintain the property in conformance with applicable state and local codes, and respond promptly to written notices of deficiency. Particular attention to functioning carbon monoxide detectors and timely correction of fire, electrical, and heating violations is central to ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-17 establishes that tenants have an interest in living in a properly permitted rental unit that meets state and local housing, building, and property maintenance standards. If a landlord has received written notice of a code violation and has not corrected it, or if a carbon monoxide detector has been disabled, these circumstances may constitute violations of the Rental Housing Code enforceable under Chapter 96. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider contacting the Village of Geneseo's code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the remedies outlined in § 96-22 to understand available enforcement paths.
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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