Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-4
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede local laws, codes or regulations to the extent that such laws, codes or regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, code or regulation which is more restrictive or establishing a higher standard than those provided in this chapter, and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is in effect. B. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or other local law, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 147-4 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances Chapter 147 establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this chapter and other local laws or regulations. When Chapter 147 conflicts with another local rule—whether zoning, building, fire, health, or similar codes—the more restrictive requirement or higher standard automatically takes precedence. This means the chapter does not displace stricter local rules; instead, whichever standard offers greater protection or imposes a higher requirement governs.
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Under § 147-4, property owners and managers operating in Spring Valley must be aware that compliance with Chapter 147 alone may not be sufficient if another applicable local code—such as a building, fire, or health regulation—sets a stricter standard. A compliant operator generally reviews all overlapping local requirements and applies whichever rule is most demanding. Staying current with zoning, plumbing, and safety codes alongside Chapter 147 is part of standard due diligence for rental property management in Spring Valley.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-4 means that tenants in Spring Valley may benefit from protections drawn from multiple overlapping local codes, not just Chapter 147 itself, because the stricter standard always applies. If a housing condition appears to violate either Chapter 147 or another local code such as a building or health regulation, tenants can raise the more protective standard as the applicable requirement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's local ordinances can help identify which overlapping rules may apply to a given housing situation.
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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