Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-9
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In their interpretations and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rule, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
Section 93-9 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes that the rules in this chapter set a floor, not a ceiling, for housing standards. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another lawfully adopted rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This means the chapter's protections can be supplemented by other applicable rules but cannot be undercut by them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 93-9, property owners and managers operating in Stillwater should be aware that Chapter 93 represents the minimum acceptable standard, not the maximum obligation. Where another local, state, or federal rule imposes a higher or more restrictive requirement on the same subject matter, compliant operators generally apply that stricter standard rather than defaulting to Chapter 93's baseline. Keeping track of overlapping regulatory frameworks—zoning codes, state housing law, and health regulations—is a routine part of responsible property management under this interpretive rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-9 means that tenants in Stillwater benefit from at least the protections set out in Chapter 93, and potentially from stricter standards imposed by other applicable laws. If a condition in a rental unit appears to fall short of any applicable rule—whether Chapter 93 or a more demanding regulation—that gap may be relevant when raising a concern with local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization. Tenants who believe multiple overlapping standards apply to their situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Stillwater's regulatory landscape.
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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