LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises, and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 128-2 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 128, which is to set consistent, baseline standards for the condition, occupancy, and upkeep of residential properties. The chapter is designed to protect the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. These standards are expressed through specific performance-based requirements rather than vague general principles.
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Chapter 128, as stated in § 128-2, exists to hold residential property operators to uniform maintenance and occupancy standards aimed at protecting occupant welfare. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in a condition that meets the specific performance objectives outlined throughout the chapter. Understanding this foundational purpose helps property managers interpret and apply the more detailed requirements that follow in Chapter 128.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-2 makes clear that Chapter 128 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances was created with occupant safety, health, and welfare as its central goals. Tenants whose living conditions may fall short of these baseline standards can reference this stated purpose when raising concerns with local code enforcement or village officials. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing codes can help residents understand how this purpose provision connects to the specific protections found elsewhere in Chapter 128.
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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