Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town of Chenango and of its inhabitants, by establishing specific requirements and regulations governing the occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes, mobile home parks and recreational vehicles in accordance with Town Law § 130 , Subdivision 21, and in compliance with the regulations of the Broome County Health Department, which has statutory authority under the Public Health Law, § 225 , Title 10, Chapter I, Part 7, of the New York State Sanitary Code.
Section 48-2 of Chenango's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 48, which is to protect community health, safety, and general welfare by setting rules for mobile homes, mobile home parks, and recreational vehicles. The chapter draws its legal authority from New York Town Law § 130, Subdivision 21, and operates in coordination with Broome County Health Department regulations under the New York State Sanitary Code. This provision does not itself impose specific duties but frames the legal foundation for all requirements that follow in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks and owners of mobile homes or recreational vehicles in the Town of Chenango should understand that Chapter 48 § 48-2 signals that all subsequent regulations in the chapter carry dual authority — both municipal and county health. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the town's occupancy and maintenance standards and the applicable Broome County Health Department rules under the New York State Sanitary Code. Recognizing this layered regulatory framework helps property managers anticipate the scope of inspections and compliance obligations that flow from this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents of mobile homes or mobile home parks in Chenango, § 48-2 makes clear that the town's regulations exist specifically to protect the health, safety, and welfare of inhabitants like themselves. This provision signals that both the Town of Chenango and the Broome County Health Department have oversight roles, meaning tenants who believe conditions fall short of required standards may have multiple avenues to raise concerns — including contacting the Broome County Health Department under its Public Health Law authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York mobile home park law can help residents understand which regulatory body is best positioned to address a particular concern.
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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