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Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

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Rules (106)

Title

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-1

Prohibited uses

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-10

Habitable space

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-11

Public space

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-12

Nonhabitable space

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-13

Stairs and railings

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-14

Exits

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-15

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-16

Exterior protection

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-17

Interior protection

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-18

Prohibited accumulation and storage

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-19

Purpose

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-2

Prevention of fire spread

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-20

Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-21

Fireplaces

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-22

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-23

Plumbing

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-24

Fuel gas

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-25

Heating

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-26

Chimneys, flues and gas vents

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-27

Incinerators

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-28

Electrical wiring and equipment

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-29

Applicability

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-3

Cooking and refrigeration facilities and equipment

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-30

Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-31

Fuel oil

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-32

Fire protection in multiple dwellings

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-33

Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-34

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-35

Open areas

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-36

Buildings and structures

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-37

Infestation; screening

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-38

Garbage and refuse

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-39

Conflicts with other regulations

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-4

Domestic animals and pets

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-40

Title

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-41

Purpose

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-42

Applicability

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-43

Conflicts with other regulations

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-44

Construction standards

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-45

Permit required

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-46

Definitions

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-47

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-48

Design and construction

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-49

Construction standards

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-5

Space requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-50

Light and ventilation

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-51

Mechanical systems and equipment

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-52

Maintenance

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-53

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-54

Utilities

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-55

Mobile home lots

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-56

Community areas

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-57

Community structures

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-58

Community fuel storage

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-59

Definitions

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-6

Property maintenance

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-60

Title

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-61

Purpose

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-62

Applicability

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-63

Administrative agency

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-64

Powers and duties of agency

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-65

Inspections

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-66

Access to premises

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-67

Identification of inspectors

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-68

Notice of violation

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-69

General requirements

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-7

Final order

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-70

Emergency actions

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-71

Extension of compliance time

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-72

Transfer of ownership

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-73

Records

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-74

Designation of unfit premises

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-75

Notice of intent to order vacation

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-76

Order to vacate

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-77

Vacation of unfit premises

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-78

Removal of posted notice

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-79

Occupancy classifications of buildings

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-8

Vacated premises to be made secure

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-80

Notice of intent to demolish

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-81

Order to demolish

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-82

Agency to make repairs or demolish upon noncompliance

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-83

Recovery of expenses

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-84

Administrative liability

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-85

Penalties for offenses

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-86

Duties of legal officer

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-87

Right of appeal

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-88

Responsibilities of owners

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-89

Maximum occupancy

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-9

Responsibilities of lodging house operators

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-90

Responsibilities of occupants

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-91

Additional responsibilities of owners of rented or leased dwelling units

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-92

Rental dwelling registry

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-92.1

Purpose; statutory authority

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-1

Penalties for offenses

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-10

Amendment

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-11

Interpretation

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-12

Title

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-13

Definitions

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-2

Discrimination in sale or rental

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-3

Discrimination in financing

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-4

Discrimination in provision of brokerage services

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-5

Exceptions

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-6

Authority and responsibility

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-7

Report of violations

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-8

Enforcement

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95 § 95-9

Code Compilations

Rensselaer Code of Ordinances ch. 121

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 121 — Housing

Rensselaer housing ordinance (Arts. I–XII, §§ 121-1–121-92.1, 93 §§): minimum housing standards, owner duties, inspection, enforcement, and emergency procedures. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

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Rensselaer Code of Ordinances ch. 95

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 95

Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 95 — Fair Housing

Rensselaer fair housing ordinance (§§ 95-1–95-13, 13 §§): prohibition on discrimination in housing based on protected class, enforcement, and penalties. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

Official source: ecode360.com