For years, claiming economic hardship, the landlord did little to comply with the housing codes.

"So they're advocating demographic control through the use of the housing code."

In labor camps like Immokolee, there are no housing codes.

"We firmly believe in the principles of the fair housing code of ethics," he said.

They were accused of failing to comply with requirements of the city's housing code.

Before a tenant moves in, it's the landlord's obligation to make sure that the property is up to local and federal housing code.

Altering a fire escape gate is a violation of the housing code.

New York's housing code for migrant-worker camps has not changed in 28 years.

The police said the man was arrested on charges of trespassing and violating housing codes.

It is unlikely, for example, that a basement apartment with no windows or ventilation would ever meet the requirements of the housing code.