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Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-21

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Operative Text

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-21
(a) Buildings occupied in whole or in part as defined in this Code shall comply with the requirements hereinafter set forth concerning occupancy, size, light and ventilation in order to provide safe and healthful environment.
(b) The term, accessory use, shall have a uniform meaning and shall apply in the same manner and under the same conditions or restrictions to all buildings.
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Plain English

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-21 establishes baseline standards that all covered buildings must meet regarding occupancy limits, minimum size, lighting, and ventilation, with the stated goal of maintaining safe and healthful conditions. It also requires that the term 'accessory use' be interpreted and applied consistently across all buildings, without special treatment for any particular property type. These requirements form the foundation for more specific rules that follow in the same article.

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For Property Managers

Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-21, operators of buildings that fall within the Code's definition of occupied structures are generally expected to ensure their properties meet the occupancy, size, light, and ventilation standards set out in the article. Compliant operators also apply the 'accessory use' designation uniformly, meaning any accessory use classification carries the same conditions and restrictions regardless of which building is involved. Maintaining documentation of how a property meets these baseline requirements can support compliance during inspections.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-21 establishes that tenants in covered buildings have a right to conditions that meet minimum standards for occupancy, space, light, and ventilation. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these baseline requirements, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation under this provision, including as a potential defense in certain housing proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities in Syracuse can provide general information about how complaints related to this provision are typically handled.

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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