Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-9
Responsibility of owner
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It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each erected dwelling unit and of the owner of each sleeping room for transient occupancy to assure compliance of such facilities with this chapter. Any owner failing to comply with this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter.
Under Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 § 134-9, the owner of any dwelling unit or transient sleeping room bears direct responsibility for ensuring that the property meets all requirements set out in Chapter 134. This obligation applies regardless of who occupies the space. An owner who fails to bring the property into compliance is considered to have committed a violation of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 134 § 134-9 places compliance responsibility squarely on property owners, not tenants or managers acting alone. Operators who stay current with all Chapter 134 requirements for their dwelling units and transient sleeping rooms are the ones who avoid a finding of violation. Maintaining documented inspection records and promptly addressing any deficiencies identified under the chapter are practices generally associated with compliant ownership.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 134-9 of Waterford's Code of Ordinances establishes that the owner — not the tenant — is legally responsible for keeping a dwelling unit or transient sleeping room in compliance with Chapter 134. If conditions in a unit appear to fall short of the chapter's standards, tenants may document those conditions and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Waterford. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what Chapter 134 requires and what options exist when an owner appears to be in violation.
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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