Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-8
Interior structure
Operative Text
A. General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Every occupant shall keep that part of the structure which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. B. Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. C. Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. D. Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. E. Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. F. Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
Section 147-8 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for the interior condition of structures. It requires that structural members, interior surfaces, stairs, handrails, and interior doors all be kept in sound, safe, and sanitary condition. Responsibilities are shared: owners of multi-unit or shared-occupancy buildings must maintain common and public areas, while individual occupants are responsible for keeping the portions they control clean and sanitary. Specific defects such as peeling paint, cracked plaster, and deteriorated walking surfaces must be corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-8, property owners—particularly those operating rooming houses, hotels, dormitories, or buildings with two or more units—are generally expected to keep shared and public areas clean, sanitary, and structurally sound. Compliant operators routinely inspect and address peeling or chipping paint, cracked plaster, deteriorating stairs and walking surfaces, and any handrails or guards that have become loose or weakened. Interior doors throughout the property are kept properly fitted and securely attached so they open and close as intended. Documented maintenance schedules and prompt repair records help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-8 gives occupants both responsibilities and protections: while tenants are expected to keep the areas they occupy or control clean and sanitary, the owner bears responsibility for maintaining structural soundness, common areas, and key interior features like stairs, handrails, and doors. If conditions such as peeling paint, broken stairs, loose handrails, or deteriorating surfaces exist in your unit or in shared spaces, this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code-enforcement action. Tenants who observe violations can generally report them to the local code enforcement or building department in Mamakating, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain available options under § 147-8.
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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