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Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-4

Purpose

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CohoesFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-4
The purpose of this article is to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all within the City of Cohoes.
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Plain English

Chapter 148, Section 148-4 of the Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the city's fair housing article: to guarantee that all people within Cohoes have access to fair housing opportunities. The provision sets the foundational intent that guides the rest of the article's requirements and protections. It signals that the rules that follow are designed with equal access to housing as their central goal.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

As property owners and managers operating in Cohoes, understanding that § 148-4 frames the entire chapter around fair housing for all residents helps clarify the spirit behind the article's specific requirements. Compliant operators generally align their rental practices—such as advertising, screening, and lease terms—with this stated purpose of equal opportunity. Familiarity with this foundational provision can inform how related obligations throughout ch. 148 are interpreted and applied.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 148-4 of Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 establishes that the city's fair housing article exists specifically to protect and ensure fair housing opportunities for everyone in Cohoes. Tenants who believe they have been denied equal housing access may find that this stated purpose supports their rights under the more specific provisions that follow in the chapter. Those seeking to understand how this purpose translates into enforceable protections can consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of ch. 148.

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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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Cohoes Code § 148-6
Cohoes Code § 148-9
Cohoes Code § 148-9
Cohoes Code § 148-6

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