Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 182-8
Maintenance of buildings and structures
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A. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: STRUCTURES Includes accessory structures. SUBSTANTIAL DETERIORATION A status of either general dilapidation or specific instances of disrepair, including but not limited to substantial conditions of peeling, chipping, cracking, splintering, fraying, warping, crumbling, rusting, corroding, rotting or perforation. B. General maintenance. Exterior and interior surfaces, including but not limited to foundations, roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows and fixtures of buildings and structures shall be maintained: (1) In a clean, safe and sanitary manner; and (2) Free of substantial deterioration. C. Supplied items. In leased premises where appliances or furnishings are supplied by the lessor, in whole or in part, the provisions of Subsection B above shall apply to such items. D. Exterior surfaces. (1) Periodic treatment. In addition, exterior surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently resistant to substantial deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative when necessary. (2) Conformity. Materials used for repair of exterior surfaces of buildings and structures, including but not limited to foundations, roofs, walls, windows, doors, stairs, columns and chimneys, shall be of like nature, grade and quality as the existing surface, provided that in the replacement of an entire exterior surface, materials of a different nature may be used.
Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-8 establishes that both the exterior and interior surfaces of buildings and structures — including foundations, roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and fixtures — must be kept clean, safe, sanitary, and free from what the code calls 'substantial deterioration,' a term covering conditions such as peeling, cracking, rotting, rusting, and similar forms of disrepair. When a landlord supplies appliances or furnishings as part of a lease, those items are subject to the same maintenance standard. Exterior surfaces that are not naturally resistant to deterioration must receive periodic protective treatment, such as paint or a suitable preservative, and any repair materials used on exterior surfaces must match the nature, grade, and quality of the existing surface.
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Operators of rental properties in Hamburg Village are generally expected to conduct routine inspections of all surfaces covered under § 182-8 — including foundations, roofs, walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows — to identify and address conditions that could constitute 'substantial deterioration' before they progress. When appliances or furnishings are included in a lease, those items fall under the same maintenance obligations as the structure itself. Compliant operators also keep records of periodic exterior treatments, such as painting or application of preservatives, and ensure that any repair materials used on exterior surfaces match the existing surface in nature, grade, and quality as required by § 182-8(D)(2).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hamburg Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-8, tenants in leased premises have an interest in ensuring that both the structure and any landlord-supplied appliances or furnishings are maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary condition and free from substantial deterioration. If conditions such as peeling, rotting, cracking, or similar disrepair are present, tenants may document the issues in writing and notify the landlord, and may also have the option of reporting concerns to the local code enforcement or building department responsible for administering ch. 182. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what remedies or defenses may be available under this provision.
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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