Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 47-13
Amendment; conflict with other provisions
Operative Text
A. Amendment. The Town Board may, on its own initiative or petition, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this article in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this article are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Section 47-13 of Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances establishes two procedural rules for the housing article it belongs to. First, the Town Board retains authority to change or repeal the article's provisions, but only after providing public notice and holding a hearing. Second, the article's requirements are treated as a floor, not a ceiling — if another lawfully adopted rule imposes stricter standards on the same subject, that stricter rule takes precedence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Fort Edward should be aware that § 47-13 sets the article's standards as minimums, meaning compliance with this article alone may not be sufficient if a more restrictive local, state, or federal rule also applies to the same situation. Operators generally track overlapping regulations — such as building codes, zoning rules, or state housing standards — to ensure they are meeting whichever requirement is most stringent. Staying informed about any Town Board amendments made under § 47-13 is also part of maintaining ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 47-13, tenants benefit from a layered system of protections: the housing article's requirements represent a baseline, and any stricter rule that also applies will govern instead. This means that if a landlord's conduct appears to comply with one regulation but falls short of a more demanding overlapping rule, the higher standard still applies. Tenants who believe a violation exists may raise this provision in discussions with local housing officials, consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances, or review whether a complaint to a relevant agency is appropriate.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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