This article shall be known as the "Administration and Compliance Provisions" supplementary to applicable standards of the Housing Code of Albany, New York.
The purpose and scope of this article is to provide uniform administration of and compliance with applicable standards of this code and to establish the responsibilities of parties concerned therewith.
This article shall not apply to premises which are not within the purpose and scope of this code.
A. 
Owners, operators and occupants who are responsible by reason of agreement or law shall be responsible for compliance with all provisions of this code.
B. 
Owners of premises shall also be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and function of their property and service facilities. Unless otherwise agreed in writing with a tenant, the owner shall be responsible for furnishing adequate heat and hot-water supply, except in units with individual heating system or domestic hot-water supply.
[Amended 9-18-1995 by Ord. No. 19.51.94]
C. 
In the event that cooking and/or refrigeration equipment is provided by the owner, the owner shall maintain the same in proper operating condition. See § 231-73.
D. 
The owner, operator or agent in control of the building shall be responsible for the following:
[Added 9-18-1995 by Ord. No. 19.51.94]
(1) 
Limiting occupancy to the maximum number of persons permitted and prohibiting unlawful uses.
(2) 
Posting required statements of the maximum number of occupants permitted.
(3) 
Maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(4) 
Maintenance of the operation of service facilities in good order and condition.
(5) 
Maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical equipment and systems, appliances, fixtures, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an appropriate, good operative, clean and sanitary condition.
(6) 
Maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings in public places in a clean and sanitary condition.
(7) 
Keeping exits free and clear.
Rooming and lodging house operators shall be responsible for compliance with this code in regard to the following:
A. 
Limiting occupancy to the maximum permitted by this code.
B. 
Maintenance of safe and sanitary conditions in all parts of rooming and lodging house premises.
C. 
Maintenance and operation of all required service facilities.
D. 
Maintenance of cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances within his control and all plumbing and other building equipment and facilities in an operative, clean and sanitary condition.
E. 
Sanitary maintenance of walls, floors and ceilings.
F. 
Keeping exits clean and unencumbered.
G. 
Disposal of building garbage and refuse in a clean and sanitary manner.
H. 
Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests on the premises.
I. 
Installation and maintenance of required screens.
[Amended 11-2-1987]
A. 
In conjunction with the owner of the premises, occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with this Code in regard to the following:
[Amended 9-18-1995 by Ord. No. 19.51.94]
(1) 
Occupancy limitations and its lawfully permitted use.
(2) 
Maintenance in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
(3) 
Maintenance of plumbing, cooking and refrigeration equipment, appliances, fixtures and facilities, in a clean and sanitary condition, and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof.
(4) 
Keeping exits free and clear.
(5) 
Disposing of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a sanitary manner, and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom.
(6) 
Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control.
B. 
In the event that cooking and/or refrigeration equipment is provided by the occupant, the occupant shall maintain the same in proper operating condition. See § 231-73.
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required to be supplied by the provisions of this code to be removed or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling unit except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.