Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-64
Carbon monoxide detectors
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A. For the purposes of this section, "fossil fuel" shall include coal, natural gas, kerosene, oil, and propane. B. All rental buildings and structures shall have no fewer than one approved carbon monoxide detector installed in each dwelling unit if the residential building or structure contains a fossil-fuel-powered appliance, wood-powered appliance or fireplace which is within the interior of the building or structure. The detector shall be installed within 20 feet outside the area of all sleeping rooms and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation. C. Every approved carbon monoxide detector shall comply with all applicable state law and regulations as set forth in Executive Law § 378 or its equivalent. D. It shall be unlawful for any person in any way, to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any building owner, manager, and/or agent in the normal procedure of maintenance, including replacement of batteries. E. The owner shall be solely responsible for the installation and maintenance of the carbon monoxide detectors, to include battery replacement as required. The owner shall immediately, upon notice from the tenant, repair or replace the carbon monoxide detector or replace the battery as needed. F. The tenant shall be responsible for informing the owner of any carbon monoxide detector malfunction, including the need for a new battery. G. The owner shall furnish to the tenant at the beginning of a new lease or new tenancy, if applicable, written notice of the responsibilities of the tenant and the obligations of the owner regarding carbon monoxide detectors, their batteries and their maintenance. New batteries shall be installed in rental units when leased and the same shall be noted on the lease agreement signed by both the owner and the tenant.
Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-64 requires that rental buildings containing fossil-fuel-powered appliances, wood-powered appliances, or fireplaces have at least one approved carbon monoxide detector installed in each dwelling unit, placed within 20 feet of all sleeping areas. Owners bear sole responsibility for installation, maintenance, and battery replacement, while tenants are responsible for notifying owners of any malfunction. Deliberately disabling a required detector is unlawful, though routine maintenance and battery replacement by owners or their agents is permitted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Geneseo Code § 96-64, compliant rental property operators ensure that every qualifying dwelling unit has an approved carbon monoxide detector installed within 20 feet of sleeping areas and in accordance with manufacturer specifications. At the start of each new lease or tenancy, owners provide tenants with written notice outlining both parties' responsibilities, install fresh batteries, and document this on the signed lease agreement. Upon receiving notice of a malfunction from a tenant, owners act immediately to repair, replace, or re-battery the detector, and they ensure all devices meet the standards referenced in New York Executive Law § 378.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Geneseo Code § 96-64 gives tenants in qualifying rental units the right to have a functioning, properly installed carbon monoxide detector provided and maintained by their landlord at no cost to the tenant. Tenants have a corresponding responsibility to promptly notify their owner or manager of any detector malfunction, including a low or dead battery. If a landlord fails to meet the obligations set out in § 96-64, tenants may consider raising the violation with local code enforcement authorities or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies.
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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