Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-17
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Section 93-17 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes baseline structural and moisture-protection standards that all buildings must continuously meet. Buildings must be capable of safely bearing their own weight and any imposed loads, and must transfer those loads to the ground without unsafe settling or movement. Structural members must be shielded from deterioration caused by factors such as freeze-thaw cycles, dampness, corrosion, and insects, and buildings on water-bearing soil must be kept free of groundwater and surface-water intrusion in habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 93-17 generally maintain buildings through regular structural inspections, prompt repair of any settling, cracking, or deformation, and ongoing protection of structural members against moisture, corrosion, and pest damage. Compliant operators typically implement waterproofing measures, drainage systems, and pest-control programs to prevent the deterioration conditions the section specifically identifies. Keeping documented records of inspections and remediation work is a common practice among operators who demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 93-17, tenants have an interest in buildings that are structurally sound and protected from water intrusion and pest-related deterioration. If a tenant observes signs of structural failure, significant settling, water penetration into living spaces, or evidence of destructive insects, those conditions may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the appropriate local code-enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under § 93-17 might be relevant to their housing situation.
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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