Pittsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 154-3
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The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, codes and regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies or existing requirements of any other provision of state or local law or code or regulation. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or state of facts that is otherwise illegal, unlawful or nonpermitted, or is otherwise in contravention of any other applicable law, code, rule or regulation.
Section 154-3 of Pittsford's rental regulations establishes that the rules in Chapter 154 work alongside—not instead of—other applicable state and local laws. Obtaining a permit or filing a form under this chapter does not legalize anything that would otherwise be prohibited under a separate law, code, or regulation. Existing legal remedies and requirements from other bodies of law remain fully intact and unaffected by this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154-3, compliance with Chapter 154's permit and filing requirements does not shield a property owner from obligations imposed by other state or local codes. Operators who are compliant with this chapter still need to ensure their properties and practices conform to all other applicable laws, zoning rules, and building codes. Treating Chapter 154 as a standalone checklist, rather than one layer of a broader regulatory framework, is a common compliance gap to be aware of.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-3 makes clear that tenants retain all rights and remedies available under other state and local laws, independent of anything that occurs under Chapter 154. A landlord's possession of a permit or filed form under this chapter does not validate conduct that violates a separate housing code, health code, or tenant-protection law. Tenants who believe a separate legal requirement has been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant local or state agency, raising the violation as a defense in a proceeding, or contacting a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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