Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-70
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
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Lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: A. Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. B. Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of lodging house premises. C. Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within their control, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an operative, clean and sanitary condition. E. Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings. F. Keeping exits clear and unencumbered. G. The disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. H. The extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. I. Hanging and removing screens.
Section 178-70 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances places a broad set of maintenance and safety obligations squarely on lodging house operators rather than on individual tenants or guests. The rule covers everything from capping occupancy at permitted limits to keeping exits clear, maintaining plumbing and appliances, controlling pests, and disposing of garbage in a sanitary way. Walls, floors, ceilings, and required service facilities must also be kept in safe and sanitary condition, and operators are responsible for hanging and removing window screens as needed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses in Hornell should treat § 178-70 as a checklist of ongoing, non-delegable duties. Compliant operators routinely inspect all common areas and individual units to confirm occupancy stays within permitted limits, plumbing and refrigeration equipment remains functional and clean, and exits are never blocked. Pest control programs, regular garbage removal, and timely screen installation and removal are also standard practices for operators seeking to stay in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 178-70, lodging house residents in Hornell have a basis to expect that their operator—not the tenant—bears responsibility for sanitary conditions, working plumbing and appliances, pest extermination, clear exits, and proper garbage disposal. If these conditions are not being met, tenants can document the problems and report them to the City of Hornell's code enforcement office, which oversees compliance with Chapter 178. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a lodging house operator is not meeting the obligations set out in this section.
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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