Adams, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 118-2
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Adams, the Village Board of the Village of Adams in the County of Jefferson, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal Laws, hereby obtains, enacts, and publishes this chapter.
Section 118-2 of the Adams, N.Y. Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the Village's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure equal housing opportunities for all people within the Village of Adams. Enacted by the Village Board under the authority of New York's General Municipal Laws, this provision serves as the legislative declaration that gives the rest of Chapter 118 its legal grounding. It does not itself impose specific requirements or prohibitions, but sets the overarching policy goal that guides the chapter's other provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 118, as introduced by § 118-2, signals that the Village of Adams has formally committed to fair housing as a matter of local law. Property owners and managers operating within the Village should understand that this enactment reflects a policy framework designed to protect equal access to housing, and that subsequent provisions in Chapter 118 flow from this stated purpose. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter to ensure their practices align with the fair housing objectives the Village Board has established.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 118-2 establishes that the Village of Adams enacted Chapter 118 specifically to protect and ensure fair housing opportunities for everyone in the village. This foundational declaration can be relevant context when raising concerns about housing discrimination or unequal treatment under the chapter's other provisions. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected may explore options such as contacting the Village Board, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the remaining sections of Chapter 118 for specific enforcement mechanisms.
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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