Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 190-3
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Operative Text
For the purposes of interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to the specified minimum or maximum requirements necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
Section 190-3 of Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 190 establishes a guiding principle for how the chapter's rules are to be read and applied. The provisions are treated as setting either a floor (minimum) or a ceiling (maximum) on requirements, calibrated to what is necessary to protect public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. This interpretive rule shapes how any ambiguity or gap in the chapter's other provisions is resolved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-3, operators should understand that the requirements found throughout Chapter 190 represent the baseline or outer limit deemed necessary for community welfare — not arbitrary targets. A compliant operator generally applies each provision as written, recognizing that the chapter's standards are calibrated to public health and safety purposes. When questions arise about how a specific rule applies, this interpretive framework informs how the chapter as a whole is meant to function.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-3 provides tenants with context for understanding how Chapter 190's rules are meant to be enforced — as minimum or maximum thresholds set in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare. If a landlord argues that a provision should be read narrowly or loosely, this interpretive section supports reading the chapter in a way that upholds its protective purposes. Tenants who believe a provision is being misapplied may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for guidance on available options.
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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