Irondequoit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 177-3
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
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A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental dwelling units located within the Town, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located, as in this chapter provided. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, modify, limit, impair, supersede or replace any existing requirements of, or remedies under, any other applicable federal, state or local statute, laws, ordinances, codes, rules or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The acceptance of any registration, the filing of any application under this chapter or other compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall not cause, or be deemed to cause, any circumstance, condition, status, action, or statement of facts that is otherwise illegal, unlawful or noncompliant under any federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, including, but not limited to, the Town Code, to become or be deemed to be lawful, legal or in compliance.
Section 177-3 of Irondequoit's rental dwelling code establishes that its rules apply to every rental unit in the Town, regardless of whether that unit's use is permitted under local zoning. The chapter is designed to work alongside—not replace—other applicable federal, state, and local laws, so that whichever set of rules is stricter on any given point is the one that controls. Importantly, complying with this chapter's registration or application requirements does not make an otherwise illegal or noncompliant situation lawful under any other body of law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-3, operators of rental dwelling units in Irondequoit must recognize that this chapter's requirements apply to all rental units in the Town, even those in zoning districts where the rental use may not be fully permitted. Compliant operators generally ensure they are meeting not just this chapter's standards but also any stricter requirements imposed by state or federal law, since the more restrictive rule always prevails. Registering a unit or filing an application under this chapter does not cure or legalize any separate zoning, code, or regulatory violation that may exist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-3 makes clear that Irondequoit's rental dwelling rules cover all rental units in the Town and layer on top of—rather than replace—other tenant protections found in state and federal law. This means tenants may be able to invoke whichever set of rules offers the stronger protection in a given situation, whether that comes from this chapter or from another applicable statute or code. Tenants who believe a landlord's compliance with § 177-3's registration process is being used to obscure a separate legal violation may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant state or local agency for guidance on available remedies.
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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