Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-1
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A. This chapter shall be known as the "Rental Properties Law of the Town of Greece." B. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all rental properties within the Town of Greece are maintained in a manner that will promote the public health, safety, and welfare and the good order and governance of the Town. C. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town of Greece Zoning Ordinances, Building Construction, Fire Prevention and Energy Code, Property Maintenance Law, and any other applicable provisions of the Town of Greece Code, as they apply to rental properties and short-term rental properties within the Town.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-1 establishes the 'Rental Properties Law of the Town of Greece' and sets out its foundational purpose: ensuring that rental properties are maintained in ways that protect public health, safety, and welfare. The chapter serves as the administrative and enforcement framework for applying state and local building, fire prevention, zoning, and property maintenance standards specifically to rental and short-term rental properties within the town. It does not itself impose specific requirements but signals that all such standards will be applied through this chapter's mechanisms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 162A § 162A-1, rental property owners and managers in the Town of Greece operate within a unified regulatory framework that draws together New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements, local zoning ordinances, and property maintenance standards. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with each of these underlying codes as they apply to rental and short-term rental properties, since this chapter is the vehicle through which the town administers and enforces all of them. Staying current with any updates to the Town of Greece Code that fall under this chapter's scope is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162A-1 of the Town of Greece's Rental Properties Law signals that tenants in Greece rental units are protected by a layered set of standards—including state fire and building codes, local zoning rules, and property maintenance requirements—all administered through this single chapter. If a rental unit appears to fall short of health, safety, or maintenance standards, tenants may look to this chapter as the basis for town enforcement action. General paths for raising concerns include contacting the Town of Greece's code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Monroe County housing regulations.
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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