Rent Regulations

Ithaca

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (81)

Declaration of legislative findings and purpose

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-1

Eviction

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-2

Procedures

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-3

Service of notice; commencement of eviction proceedings

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-4

Multiple convictions to constitute presumptive evidence

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5

Civil penalties

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-6

Purpose

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-1

Habitable space

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-10

Public space

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-11

Nonhabitable space

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-12

Access and stairs

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-13

Exits

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-14

General requirements

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-15

Exterior protection

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-16

Interior protection

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-17

Prohibited accumulations and storage

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-18

Prevention of fire spread

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-19

Applicability

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-2

Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-20

Fireplaces

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-21

General requirements

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-22

Plumbing

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-23

Fuel gas

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-24

Heating

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-25

Chimneys, flues and gas vents

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-26

Incinerators

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-27

Electrical wiring and equipment

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-28

Cooking and refrigeration

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-29

Conflicts with other provisions; highest standards to prevail

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-3

Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-30

Fuel oil

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-31

Fire-protection systems and devices

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-32

Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-33

Conformance required

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-34

Open areas

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-35

Buildings and structures

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-36

Infestation and screening

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-37

Garbage and refuse

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-38

Domestic animals and pets

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-39

Conformance with state provisions required

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-4

Locks

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-40

Inspections

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-42

Certificate of compliance

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-43

Dwelling unit information form

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-44

Definitions

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-5

General requirements

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-6

Occupancy classifications

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-7

Purpose

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-72

Applicability

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-73

Administrative personnel

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-74

Powers and duties of Director of Planning and Development in relation to housing standards

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-75

Inspection

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-76

Records

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-77

Housing Board of Review

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-78

Hearings

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-79

Maximum number of occupants in dwelling units

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-8

Appeals

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-80

Responsibilities of owners

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-81

Responsibilities of lodging house operators and landlords

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-82

Responsibilities of occupants

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-83

Retaliatory evictions or reprisals

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-84

Discontinuance of utilities

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-85

Penalties for offenses

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-86

Other remedies

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-87

Prohibited uses

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-9

Findings of fact; statement of purpose

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-1

Renewal of rental agreements; notification to tenants

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-10

Penalties for offenses

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-11

Definitions

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-12

Landlord's obligation

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-13

Short title

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-14

Purpose

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-15

Eviction protections

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-16

Definitions

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-2

Ownership of security deposit; trust provisions

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-3

Notification to tenant

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-4

Obligation of tenant to clean premises

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-5

Return of security deposit by landlord to tenant

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-6

Wrongful retention of security deposit

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-7

Burden of proof

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-8

Waiver of provisions void

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-9

Code Compilations

Ithaca Code of Ordinances ch. 177

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 177 — Eviction for Illegal Drug Use and Possession

Ithaca drug-activity eviction ordinance (6 §§): grounds for eviction based on illegal drug use or possession on the premises. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

Official source: ecode360.com

Ithaca Code of Ordinances ch. 210

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 210 — Housing Standards

Ithaca housing standards ordinance (Parts 1 & 3, Arts. I–VII, XI–XIV; 59 §§): minimum housing standards, owner and occupant duties, inspection, enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

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Ithaca Code of Ordinances ch. 258

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258

Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 258 — Rental Housing

Ithaca rental housing ordinance (Arts. I–IV, 16 §§): security deposit rules, landlord duties, tenant rights, and enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

Official source: ecode360.com