New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 80 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 80-12
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In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirement of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Section 80-12 of New Berlin, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 80 establishes that the rules in this chapter set a floor, not a ceiling — they represent the minimum acceptable standards for public health, morals, safety, and general welfare. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another lawfully adopted rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This means no other rule can be used to justify falling below the standards set here, and a higher standard from another source will override a lower one from this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 80 of the New Berlin Code should be aware that § 80-12 means compliance with this chapter alone may not be sufficient if another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance imposes a higher standard. A compliant operator generally reviews all overlapping local, state, and federal requirements and applies whichever is most stringent. Treating Chapter 80 as a baseline rather than a ceiling is the approach consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 80-12 of New Berlin's Chapter 80 means that tenants benefit from the highest applicable standard whenever multiple rules overlap — a landlord cannot point to a less demanding rule to justify falling short of a stricter one. If a housing condition appears to fall below any applicable standard, tenants can raise the requirements of Chapter 80 as a minimum baseline when filing a complaint with a relevant local authority or when raising a violation as a defense. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Berlin or New York State housing law can help identify which overlapping standards may apply in a given situation.
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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