Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 76-2
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A. The Town is authorized to enact this chapter 76 pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the state, including, in particular: (1) Article IX of the New York State Constitution, §§ 2(c)(6) and (10). (2) New York Statute of Local Governments, § 10(1) . (3) New York Municipal Home Rule Law § 10 , Subdivision 1(i) and (ii) and § 10, Subdivision 1(ii)a(11), (12), and (14). (4) New York Energy Law § 11-109 (adoption of local energy construction codes that are more stringent than NYS Code). (5) The supersession authority of New York Municipal Home Rule Law § 10 , Subdivision 1 (ii)d(3); (6) New York Town Law § 130 , Subdivision 1 (Building Code), Subdivision 2 (Plumbing Code), Subdivision 8 (smoke, gases and waste) and Subdivision 15 (promotion of public welfare); (7) New York Town Law § 64 , Subdivision 17-a (protection of aesthetic interests) and Subdivision 23 (general powers); and (8) Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (2019).
Section 76-2 of Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 76 establishes the legal foundations upon which the Town of Bedford is empowered to adopt and enforce its local energy and building regulations. The authority is drawn from a range of state-level sources, including the New York State Constitution, the Municipal Home Rule Law, the New York Energy Law, the New York Town Law, and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019. This provision does not itself impose any requirement or prohibition; it simply identifies the legal basis that makes the rest of Chapter 76 valid and enforceable.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For property owners and managers operating in Bedford, § 76-2 of Chapter 76 confirms that the Town's local energy and building rules rest on a firm legal foundation, including state constitutional and statutory authority. A compliant operator generally treats the requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 76 as having the same legal weight as state-level mandates, given the supersession authority cited in this section. Understanding that the Town's rules may be more stringent than baseline New York State codes—as permitted by New York Energy Law § 11-109—helps operators anticipate that local standards may exceed what they have encountered in other jurisdictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 76-2 of Bedford's Chapter 76 is an authority provision, meaning it explains why the Town has the legal power to regulate housing and energy conditions locally, rather than granting or restricting tenant rights directly. Tenants can take note that the rules in Chapter 76 are grounded in multiple layers of state law, which reinforces their enforceability. If a concern arises about compliance with Chapter 76's substantive requirements, tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help identify which specific sections apply and what general enforcement paths—such as filing a complaint with the Town—may be available.
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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