Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-99
Maintenance standards
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites or other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that groundwater and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces.
Section 77-99 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes structural and environmental maintenance standards that all buildings must meet. Buildings must be able to bear their own weight and any imposed loads safely, transmit those loads to the ground without harmful settling or deformation, and protect structural members from deterioration caused by factors such as moisture, freezing, corrosion, and insects. Buildings situated in water-bearing soil must also be kept free from groundwater and surface-water intrusion into any habitable spaces.
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Under § 77-99, compliant property operators routinely inspect structural components for signs of load-bearing deficiencies, uneven settlement, and deterioration from moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, corrosion, or pest activity. Operators generally maintain protective treatments—such as waterproofing, pest-control measures, and drainage systems—to prevent the conditions the ordinance identifies as causes of structural unsoundness. For properties on water-bearing soil, maintaining effective waterproofing and drainage to keep groundwater and surface water out of habitable areas is a core ongoing obligation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-99 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural compromise, such as visible settling, deformation, pest damage, or water intrusion into living spaces. Tenants who observe these conditions can document them and report them to Oneida's local code enforcement or housing authority, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a violation of § 77-99 might be raised as a defense or used to support a formal complaint.
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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