New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-1
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This chapter shall be known as the "New Rochelle Housing Code." It shall incorporate the standards found in the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, which shall be referred to in this chapter as the "State Code."
Section 174-1 of New Rochelle's Code of Ordinances establishes the local housing rules under the official name 'New Rochelle Housing Code.' By incorporating the Property Maintenance Code of New York State (the 'State Code'), this provision sets the foundational framework that governs housing conditions throughout the city. Any standards found in the State Code are effectively adopted as part of New Rochelle's local housing requirements under this chapter.
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Under ch. 174 § 174-1, property owners and managers in New Rochelle are subject to both the local Housing Code and the incorporated standards of the Property Maintenance Code of New York State. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the local chapter and the State Code, since the two function together as a unified set of requirements. Staying current with any updates to the State Code is part of maintaining compliance under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174-1 establishes that tenants in New Rochelle are protected by a Housing Code that draws on both local ordinances and the statewide Property Maintenance Code. When housing conditions appear to fall short of acceptable standards, this dual framework may provide the basis for raising concerns with local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization. Understanding that ch. 174 § 174-1 incorporates state-level standards can help tenants identify the full scope of protections potentially available to them.
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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