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.
Provisions (16)
§ 258-1
Findings of fact; statement of purpose
§ 258-10
Renewal of rental agreements; notification to tenants
§ 258-11
Penalties for offenses
§ 258-12
Definitions
§ 258-13
Landlord's obligation
§ 258-14
Short title
§ 258-15
Purpose
§ 258-16
Eviction protections
§ 258-2
Definitions
§ 258-3
Ownership of security deposit; trust provisions
§ 258-4
Notification to tenant
§ 258-5
Obligation of tenant to clean premises
§ 258-6
Return of security deposit by landlord to tenant
§ 258-7
Wrongful retention of security deposit
§ 258-8
Burden of proof
§ 258-9