Chittenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-1
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The Board of Trustees hereby finds and declares it to be the public policy of the Village of Chittenango to promote fair dealing concerning residential housing properties, to maintain community stability and security and to foster racial and social harmony. This chapter is adopted in order to reinforce this policy and to supplement the federal and state laws pertaining to fair housing.
Section 74-1 of Chittenango's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational policy behind the village's residential housing chapter. The Board of Trustees formally declared that fair dealing, community stability, and racial and social harmony are public goals the chapter is designed to advance. This provision does not impose specific requirements on its own but sets the interpretive framework for the rules that follow, which are intended to complement existing federal and state fair housing laws.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under the policy statement in ch. 74 § 74-1, Chittenango has aligned its local housing rules with federal and state fair housing standards. Operators of residential rental properties in the village generally conduct their practices — including tenant selection, lease terms, and property maintenance — in a manner consistent with fair dealing and nondiscrimination principles. Because § 74-1 signals that subsequent provisions in ch. 74 are meant to reinforce those standards, familiarity with the full chapter is a practical starting point for compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 74-1 declares that Chittenango's housing chapter exists to promote fair dealing and racial and social harmony in residential housing, supplementing protections already available under federal and state fair housing law. Tenants who believe they have experienced unfair treatment in connection with housing in the village may have recourse under both this local chapter and the broader legal framework it references. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on which avenue may apply.
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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