LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-19
General structural requirements
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A. Strength. Building and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads of which they may be subject. B. Soil load. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Protection. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Water penetration. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces or basements used as sleeping rooms.
Section 128-19 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline structural maintenance standards for all buildings. It requires that structures bear their own weight and imposed loads safely, that forces are transferred to the ground without harmful settling or movement, that structural members are shielded from deterioration caused by moisture, temperature cycles, corrosion, and insects, and that water-bearing soil conditions do not allow groundwater or surface water to enter habitable spaces or basement sleeping areas. The rule applies continuously — it is an ongoing maintenance obligation, not a one-time construction standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-19, compliant property operators in LeRoy Village routinely inspect load-bearing elements, foundations, and structural members for signs of settlement, deformation, moisture intrusion, corrosion, and pest activity. Operators generally maintain protective treatments — such as waterproofing, sealants, and pest-control measures — on any structural components that would become unsound if left exposed. Where a building sits on seasonally water-bearing soil, operators typically ensure that drainage systems, waterproofing, or other barriers prevent groundwater from reaching habitable rooms or basement sleeping areas.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-19 gives tenants in LeRoy Village a basis to raise concerns when a building's structure shows signs of unsafe loading, foundation movement, deteriorating structural members, or water intrusion into living spaces or basement bedrooms. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report them to the local code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a violation of § 128-19 might be relevant to habitability claims or other remedies available under New York law.
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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