Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-9
Responsibilities of occupants
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An occupant of the premises shall be responsible for compliance with this section in regard to the following: A. Limiting the occupancy of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls to the maximum permitted by the Village Code. B. Maintenance of that part of the premises which he occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. C. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities in that part of the premises which he occupies or controls, in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. D. Keeping exits from his building clear and unencumbered. E. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with the provisions of the Village Code. F. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within his premises. G. Maintenance of yards, lawns and courts in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and free from infestation insofar as said occupant occupies or controls said yards, lawns and courts or any parts thereof. H. Keeping his domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control. I. Elimination of all prohibited uses for the part of the premises which he occupies, controls or has access thereto.
Section 254-9 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances places a range of upkeep and conduct responsibilities directly on the people who occupy a dwelling, rather than solely on the property owner. Occupants are required to keep their portion of the premises clean, safe, and sanitary — covering interior spaces, plumbing and appliances, yards and lawns, and shared exits — and to manage pest control, garbage disposal, pets, and occupancy limits within their controlled areas. The rule essentially mirrors many obligations that might otherwise fall on a landlord, applying them to the tenant or other occupant to the extent that person occupies or controls the relevant space.
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Under § 254-9, Valatie's code assigns a meaningful set of maintenance and conduct duties to occupants themselves, which means compliant property operators generally document these responsibilities clearly in lease agreements so that tenants understand their obligations from the outset. Operators typically conduct periodic inspections — to the extent permitted by law and the lease — to confirm that exits remain clear, pest conditions are addressed, and occupancy limits are not exceeded in tenant-controlled areas. Keeping records of any notices or communications related to these occupant duties can be important if a code-enforcement matter arises under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 254-9 makes clear that occupants bear direct responsibility for conditions within the areas they occupy or control, including cleanliness, pest extermination, garbage disposal, pet management, and keeping exits unobstructed. Tenants who receive a code-enforcement notice related to this provision may want to review exactly which areas they occupy or control, since the rule's obligations are scoped to those spaces. Tenant-rights organizations in New York State can help occupants understand how § 254-9 interacts with any overlapping landlord duties and what options may be available if a violation notice is disputed.
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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