Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-4
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This chapter supplements and/or incorporates the requirements contained in the State Building Code, the State Property Maintenance Code, and the State Multiple Residence Law. In the event of a conflict between the aforementioned codes and this chapter, the most restrictive requirements shall prevail to the extent permitted under applicable law. This chapter is intended to supplement rather than supersede existing state law.
Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4 establishes that the local rental housing chapter works alongside — not instead of — state-level codes such as the State Building Code, the State Property Maintenance Code, and the State Multiple Residence Law. When the local chapter and any of those state codes impose different standards on the same subject, whichever standard is stricter applies, as long as that outcome is permitted under applicable law. The provision is designed to layer additional local protections on top of existing state requirements rather than replace them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4, compliant property operators generally familiarize themselves with both the local chapter and the relevant state codes — including the State Building Code, the State Property Maintenance Code, and the State Multiple Residence Law — because all of them may apply simultaneously. Where the local and state standards differ, operators typically follow whichever requirement is more stringent. Keeping current with both layers of regulation helps avoid situations where meeting only one set of rules leaves a property out of compliance with the other.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-4 means that tenants in Geneseo may be protected by both local ordinance requirements and state-level codes at the same time, with the stricter standard controlling when the two conflict. If a housing condition appears to fall short of either the local chapter or the applicable state codes, tenants can raise that concern with local code enforcement or the relevant state agency. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help clarify which standard applies to a particular type of housing condition.
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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