Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 235 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 235-2
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This chapter is adopted in order to promote the health, safety and the general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Alden by regulating the occupancy and maintenance of manufactured homes and manufactured home parks.
Section 235-2 of Alden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 235 establishes the stated purpose behind the town's rules governing manufactured homes and manufactured home parks. The provision frames the entire chapter as a public-health and safety measure aimed at protecting residents of Alden. It does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the interpretive foundation for all regulations that follow in Chapter 235.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Alden should understand that Chapter 235, as declared in Section 235-2, is grounded in health, safety, and general welfare principles. This purpose statement signals that compliance with the chapter's occupancy and maintenance standards is viewed as a community-protection matter, not merely a technical formality. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in good repair and ensure occupancy practices align with the broader goals the chapter is designed to serve.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 235-2 makes clear that Chapter 235 exists to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living in manufactured homes and manufactured home parks in Alden. Tenants in these communities have an interest in the standards this chapter establishes, and the purpose statement can provide context when raising concerns about maintenance or occupancy conditions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how this foundational purpose applies to specific situations under Chapter 235.
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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