Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-16
Responsibilities of occupants
Operative Text
Each occupant of premises in the village shall also be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Article in regard to the following: A. Maintaining in a clean, sanitary and safe condition the premises which such person occupies or controls. B. Maintaining all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities, in premises occupied or controlled by such person, in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. C. Keeping exits from such premises as such person occupies or controls reasonably clear and unencumbered as so as not to hinder egress from such premises in case of emergency. D. Disposing of garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner. E. Exterminating insects, rodents or other pests within such premises as are occupied or under the control of such person. F. Maintaining all yards, lawns and courts which such person occupies, or which are under such person's control, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation. G. Installing and removing any required screens in areas under which such person occupies or which are under such person's control. H. Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control, as required by this Code. I. Eliminating any and all prohibited uses for that part of the premises which such person occupies or over which such person has control.
Section 144-16 of Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 144 places a range of upkeep and safety responsibilities directly on the occupants of any premises in the village. These responsibilities cover cleanliness and sanitation of the occupied space, proper care of plumbing and appliances, keeping exits clear for emergency egress, disposing of garbage appropriately, controlling pests, maintaining yards and outdoor areas, installing required screens, managing pets, and eliminating prohibited uses. The rule makes clear that compliance obligations are not limited to property owners alone — anyone who occupies or controls a space shares accountability for these conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Thomaston should be aware that under § 144-16, occupants bear direct responsibility for a substantial list of maintenance and safety conditions within the areas they occupy or control. A compliant operator generally ensures that lease agreements reflect these occupant obligations and that tenants are informed of the specific duties — such as pest extermination, exit clearance, and garbage disposal — assigned to them by this provision. Operators also typically document the condition of premises at move-in and move-out to establish a baseline against which occupant compliance with § 144-16 can be assessed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 144-16 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances Chapter 144, tenants and other occupants carry direct legal responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sanitary condition of the areas they occupy or control, including appliances, outdoor spaces, exits, and pest management. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to provide habitable conditions is making it impossible to meet these obligations may have grounds to raise that as a relevant factor in any code-enforcement proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full text of Chapter 144 can help occupants understand how their responsibilities under § 144-16 interact with any corresponding landlord duties.
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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