Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-13
Effect on other codes
Operative Text
This chapter shall not affect violations of any other ordinance, code, regulation, (except the Housing Code) of the City of Troy existing prior to the effective date hereof, and any such violation shall be governed and shall continue to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions of those ordinances, codes, or regulations in effect at the time the violation was committed.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-13 establishes that the enactment of Chapter 176 does not erase or supersede violations of other city ordinances, codes, or regulations (with the exception of the Housing Code) that occurred before Chapter 176 took effect. Those pre-existing violations remain subject to whatever penalties and enforcement mechanisms were in place at the time they were committed. In other words, the adoption of this chapter creates no safe harbor for prior misconduct under other municipal rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that Chapter 176 § 176-13 does not wipe the slate clean with respect to violations of other Troy ordinances or regulations that predate Chapter 176's effective date. A compliant operator generally reviews their compliance history under all applicable city codes, recognizing that prior violations under those separate frameworks remain fully enforceable under the rules that existed when the violations occurred. The Housing Code is specifically carved out from this provision and is governed by its own rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-13 of Troy's Code of Ordinances means that tenants are not left without recourse simply because Chapter 176 was enacted — violations of other city codes or regulations that occurred before Chapter 176's effective date can still be pursued under the laws that applied at the time. Tenants who believe a landlord committed such a pre-existing violation may explore filing a complaint with the appropriate Troy city department or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand which enforcement path applies. Note that the Housing Code is specifically excluded from this provision and operates under its own separate framework.
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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