Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-13

Single and two-family, multiple-dwelling units and rental duplexes shall be maintained in conformity with provisions of this chapter so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property. A. General exterior (cleanliness, maintenance and repair). (1) The owner shall keep all and every part of a multiple dwelling and rental duplex, the lot on which it is situated and the roof, porches, yards, courts, passages or alleyways clean and free from vermin, dirt, filth, garbage or other things or matters dangerous to life or health. (2) The exterior of every structure or accessory structure, including fences, foundations and porches, shall be structurally sound, maintained and in good repair, and all surfaces shall be periodically painted or otherwise refinished or renewed when necessary for purposes of preservation and appearance. All surfaces shall remain free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, lack of or excessive peeling of paint, shredded or damaged plastic sheeting used for decorative or insulation purposes or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining property and the neighborhood protected from blighting and deterioration conditions. (3) All windows and doors shall be watertight, weather-proofed and maintained in a clean and attractive manner and in a good state of repair and replaced when necessary under the same conditions. All window glazing shall be kept clean and free of marks. (4) Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be provided in a manner approved and acceptable to the City. (5) Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained and repaired when necessary so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. (6) Premises shall be kept neat in appearance and regularly maintained with hedges and bushes trimmed and lawns mowed and kept from becoming overgrown and unsightly. Heavy accumulation of growth shall also be eliminated. Premises shall be kept free of dead shrubs and trees and obnoxious growth, such as weeds, brush, ragweed and poison ivy. B. General interior (cleanliness, maintenance and repair). (1) The owner of every multiple dwelling and part thereof and rental duplex shall clean and keep clean and sanitary at all times, to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector, every room, passage, stair, floor, window, door, wall, ceiling, water-closet or toilet compartment, drain, hall, cellar, attic, garage or such public or service part. (2) Floors, interior walls and ceilings shall be structurally sound. Interior surfaces of walls throughout every part of every multiple dwelling or rental duplex, whether in a public or tenant-occupied part, shall be painted, paneled or papered and the ceiling calcimined or painted by the owner. The walls or ceilings shall be recalcimined, repaired or repainted by the owner whenever necessary to keep said surfaces in a well-maintained condition, free of visible foreign matters and in a sanitary condition. C. Infestation and screening. (1) Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice. (2) Windows and openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately and permanently equipped with screens or other devices. (3) From May 1 to October 1, entrances and exits of buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices and screens. Windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. D. Receptacles for waste and garbage. (1) The owner shall provide proper and suitable conveniences or receptacles for ashes, rubbish, garbage, refuse and other waste materials and shall arrange for removal of such waste matter on a regular basis. (2) No person shall place ashes, garbage, rubbish, filth, urine or other fecal matter any place in a residence other than the place provided therefor or keep any such matter in his apartment or upon his premises such length of time as to create a nuisance or health problem. (3) It is prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls, stairways and exits. (4) Trash and garbage receptacles, containers and other devices intended for temporary holding of waste material before removal from the site shall be placed in such a manner that said receptacles are not visible from the public right-of-way. This may be accomplished by means of one or more of the following: (a) Placing receptacles so as to be totally hidden behind the building they serve. (b) The screening of receptacles by foliage or solid fencing. (c) The containing of receptacles within a structure suitable for such use. (5) Trash and garbage receptacles shall be secured at all times to prevent any waste material deposited or intended to be deposited in such receptacles from being spread about by natural and/or other causes. (6) Residents and/or property owners may place trash receptacles at the curb for a period not to exceed 24 hours in any given week to allow pickup by refuse haulers. E. Domestic animals and pets. (1) Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner and shall not be permitted to run at large. (2) Owners must notify tenants of the City's animal and dog ordinances, and all parties must comply. F. Responsibility and liability of owner and occupant. (1) The owner shall have all the duties and responsibilities as prescribed, and no owner shall be relieved from such duty and responsibility nor be entitled to defend against any charge or violation thereof by reason of the fact that the occupant is also responsible thereof and in violation thereof. (2) The occupant shall have all duties and responsibilities specifically prescribed in this code or where the violation is clearly the fault of the occupant. The occupant shall not be relieved from any such duty and responsibility nor be entitled to defend against any charge or violation thereof by reason of the fact that the owner or operator is also responsible thereof and in violation thereof.