Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-2
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The Village Board of Trustees (Board) has determined that there exist in the Village of Johnson City issues arising from the rental of dwelling units that may be substandard or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Multiple Residence Law , or other state codes or local codes; dwelling units that are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous, that tend to promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village, create blight, excessive vehicular traffic and parking problems and that tend to overburden municipal services. The Board finds that the Village has transient residents, many of whom occupy rental housing within the Village and whose members have generated a disproportionate number of complaints of public nuisances, including but not limited to noise, property damage, and property neglect; that the current Code of the Village of Johnson City lacks sufficient incentives for owners to regulate the conduct of their tenants; and that the Village Code lacks sufficient safeguards on the population densities of rental housing. The Board further finds that current Village Code provisions must be enforced to halt the proliferation of such conditions and that the public health, safety, welfare, good order and governance of the Village will be enhanced by enactment of the regulations set forth in this chapter, which regulations are remedial in nature and effect.
Section 165-2 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 165 sets out the legislative findings and purpose behind the Village's rental housing regulations. The Village Board of Trustees identified a range of concerns — including substandard dwelling units, overcrowding, public nuisance complaints, and insufficient oversight of tenant conduct — as justifications for enacting this chapter. The regulations are characterized as remedial in nature, meaning they are intended to correct existing problems rather than impose punitive measures, with the stated goal of protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
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Chapter 165 of the Johnson City Code was enacted in direct response to findings under § 165-2 that rental property owners had insufficient incentives to maintain housing standards and regulate conduct on their properties. Operators who stay current with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Multiple Residence Law, and local ordinances are generally acting in alignment with the remedial goals this chapter was designed to achieve. Understanding the legislative backdrop of § 165-2 can help property managers appreciate why compliance with the chapter's substantive requirements is treated as a community-wide concern.
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Section 165-2 explains the Village Board's reasoning for establishing the rental regulations found throughout Chapter 165, including concerns about overcrowding, substandard conditions, and public nuisance issues. Tenants living in Johnson City rental units have an interest in these findings because the chapter's remedial purpose is tied to improving housing conditions and public welfare across the Village. Tenants who believe their unit may be substandard or in violation of applicable codes can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization or reaching out to Village code enforcement to understand what protections and processes may be available under this chapter.
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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