Southeast, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-1
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The Town Board of the Town of Southeast recognizes the need for a rental occupancy permit to address substandard rental conditions and enacts regulations to help maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the community by regulating and controlling the use, occupancy, oversight, and maintenance of rental units. This chapter shall ensure that rental units meet the regulations in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Multiple Residence Law , Town of Southeast Housing and Zoning Codes, Building Rehabilitation Code, Electrical Code, Fire Prevention Code, Plumbing Code and other codes and ordinances of the Town. It also aims to address overcrowding, parking, noise, and property maintenance issues associated with different types of rental units, including single-family dwellings, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units.
Section 108-1 of the Town of Southeast Code establishes the foundational purpose of the town's rental occupancy permit program. Under this provision, rental units in Southeast, N.Y., are subject to oversight aimed at ensuring they meet health, safety, and welfare standards drawn from multiple state and local codes, including the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Multiple Residence Law. The provision covers a broad range of rental types—single-family dwellings, short-term rentals, and accessory dwelling units—and addresses concerns such as overcrowding, parking, noise, and property maintenance.
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Chapter 108, § 108-1 signals that rental property operators in the Town of Southeast are expected to maintain their units in compliance with a layered set of standards, including the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Multiple Residence Law, and various local codes covering housing, zoning, electrical, fire prevention, and plumbing. Compliant operators generally obtain and maintain the required rental occupancy permit and keep their properties up to the standards referenced in this chapter. Staying current with all applicable local and state code requirements is a hallmark of responsible operation under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-1 of Southeast's Code of Ordinances establishes that renters in the Town of Southeast—whether in a single-family home, short-term rental, or accessory dwelling unit—are entitled to live in housing that meets a range of health, safety, and welfare standards. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the Town of Southeast's relevant enforcement office or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York's Multiple Residence Law and local Southeast ordinances can help renters understand what options may be available under Chapter 108.
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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