New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-11
Compliance
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A. Responsibilities of occupants. Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following: B. Limiting occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by the housing standards. C. Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. D. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. E. Keeping exits from his dwelling unit clear and unencumbered. F. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in clean and sanitary manner. G. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within his dwelling unit if his unit is the only one infested in the premises. H. Hanging and removing required screens. I. Keeping his domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
New Paltz Village Code ch. 129 § 129-11 establishes a set of housing-standards responsibilities that fall directly on the occupants of dwelling units, rather than on property owners. These responsibilities cover a range of day-to-day conditions, including keeping occupied spaces clean and safe, maintaining plumbing and appliances properly, keeping exits clear, disposing of garbage sanitably, and controlling pests when only the occupant's unit is affected. The provision also addresses occupancy limits, screen maintenance, and the proper keeping of pets.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Paltz Village Code ch. 129 § 129-11, certain baseline maintenance duties are assigned to occupants rather than to the property owner, which can affect how a landlord documents and allocates responsibility in lease agreements. Compliant operators typically ensure that lease terms clearly reflect the occupant-side obligations outlined in this section—such as pest control when infestation is limited to a single unit, proper refuse disposal, and appliance care—so that the division of responsibility is transparent from the outset. Keeping records of unit condition at move-in and communicating the standards referenced in § 129-11 are practices commonly associated with well-managed properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Paltz Village Code ch. 129 § 129-11 places specific compliance duties on occupants themselves, meaning tenants bear direct responsibility for conditions within the portions of the premises they occupy or control. These duties include maintaining cleanliness, keeping exits unobstructed, disposing of refuse properly, handling pest extermination when only their unit is infested, and caring for appliances and plumbing fixtures. Tenants who have questions about how these responsibilities interact with their landlord's obligations—or who believe a violation has been improperly attributed to them—may find it useful to review the broader provisions of ch. 129 or to consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with New Paltz Village housing code.
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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