Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-153
Prohibition against pollution
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No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall engage in the pollution of any real property located in the territorial limits of the city of Syracuse or any real property owned or leased by or from the city of Syracuse, Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency, or Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-153 establishes a broad prohibition against polluting any real property within Syracuse's city limits, as well as any property owned or leased by the city, the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency, or the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. The rule applies to all persons, businesses, corporations, and other entities without exception. It does not distinguish between types of pollution or property use, making it a sweeping environmental and property-protection measure.
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Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-153, property owners and managers operating within Syracuse are generally expected to ensure that their activities, and those of parties they permit on their properties, do not result in pollution of real property. Compliant operators typically maintain practices that prevent the release or accumulation of pollutants on-site and on neighboring parcels. This obligation extends to properties leased from or to the city or its affiliated agencies, such as the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 10 § 27-153 protects tenants by prohibiting any party — including landlords, neighboring businesses, or other entities — from polluting real property within the city. Tenants who observe or experience conditions that may constitute property pollution have general options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate city enforcement office or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting the conditions and the timeline of any observed pollution can be a useful step when pursuing any available enforcement path.
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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