Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Fort Edward by establishing specific requirements and regulations governing the occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home parks.
Section 71-2 of Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 71, which is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Town residents through specific rules governing how mobile homes and mobile home parks are occupied and maintained. This provision does not itself impose duties or grant rights, but it frames the intent behind all the substantive requirements that follow in the chapter. Courts and regulators may look to this stated purpose when interpreting other provisions within Chapter 71.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As operators of mobile homes or mobile home parks in Fort Edward, property owners and managers work within a regulatory framework whose stated purpose under § 71-2 is the health, safety, and welfare of town inhabitants. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 71 to understand how this purpose shapes the specific occupancy and maintenance standards they are expected to meet. Keeping records of maintenance activities and occupancy conditions is a common practice that aligns with the chapter's protective intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 71-2 signals that Chapter 71 of Fort Edward's Code of Ordinances exists specifically to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living in mobile homes and mobile home parks in the town. Tenants who believe conditions in their home or park fall short of the chapter's standards may reference this stated purpose when raising concerns with local code enforcement or other relevant town authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand how this purpose provision connects to the specific rights and remedies available under the rest of Chapter 71.
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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