Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Town of Barton, the Town Board of the Town of Barton in the County of Tioga, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Town Law, hereby ordains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 77-1 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 77 establishes the legal foundation and stated purpose of the town's fair housing chapter. It declares that the Town Board of Barton, acting under authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Town Law, has formally adopted this chapter to promote and protect fair housing opportunities for everyone within the town. This provision does not itself impose specific requirements or prohibitions but sets the overarching intent that guides the rest of the chapter.
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Chapter 77, Section 77-1 signals that the Town of Barton has made a formal commitment to fair housing as a matter of local law, meaning property owners and managers operating within Barton are subject to the obligations that follow in the chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 77 to understand how this stated purpose is carried out through the chapter's substantive provisions. Keeping records of rental practices and policies consistent with fair housing principles is a common practice among operators in jurisdictions with such enabling ordinances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-1 of Barton's Code of Ordinances reflects the town's formal commitment to ensuring fair housing opportunities for all residents, which provides a legal backdrop for the more specific rights and protections found elsewhere in Chapter 77. Tenants who believe they have experienced a housing-related issue in Barton may look to the chapter as a whole to understand what protections local law affords. Tenant-rights organizations and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal can be general starting points for learning more about how fair housing laws apply in a given 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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