Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3
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This chapter shall apply to premises within the City of Glens Falls as follows: A. Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which buildings used for dwellings or buildings for mixed occupancy or vacant buildings are located. B. Residential buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, except as specifically excluded. C. Residential occupancies in buildings of mixed occupancy. D. Vacant buildings. E. Vacant residential or mixed-occupancy buildings. F. Accessory structures which are accessory to dwellings or vacant buildings.
Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3 defines the reach of the city's property maintenance chapter. It covers a broad range of property types within city limits, including vacant land, single-family and multi-family residential buildings, mixed-use buildings with residential components, vacant structures of any kind, and accessory structures tied to dwellings or vacant buildings. The chapter's requirements apply wherever these property types exist within Glens Falls, with only specifically enumerated exclusions carved out.
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Under § 128-3, property owners and managers operating within Glens Falls should be aware that the city's maintenance code extends to virtually every category of residential and mixed-use property they may hold, including vacant lots, one- and two-family homes, multiple dwellings, and outbuildings. Compliant operators generally review whether each property in their portfolio falls within the chapter's scope and apply the corresponding maintenance standards accordingly. Keeping records of property classifications and any applicable exclusions can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the chapter's broad applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-3 establishes that the city's housing maintenance standards apply to the full range of residential property types in Glens Falls, meaning tenants living in single-family rentals, apartment buildings, or mixed-use buildings are generally covered by the chapter's protections. Tenants who believe their dwelling is subject to code requirements under this provision may raise a potential violation as a basis for a complaint with the appropriate city code enforcement office. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify whether a specific property type falls within the scope defined by § 128-3 and what remedies may be available.
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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