Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-1
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This Local Law shall be known as "Local Law No. 1 of 2020" regulating existing lodging houses, rooming houses and boarding houses in the Village of Fort Plain and preventing new lodging houses, rooming houses and boarding houses from being established or enlarged after the enactment of this Local Law.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-1 establishes the official title of this local law as "Local Law No. 1 of 2020." The law has two broad purposes: it sets rules for lodging houses, rooming houses, and boarding houses that already existed in the Village of Fort Plain, and it prohibits new ones from being created or existing ones from being expanded after the law took effect. This provision is essentially a title and scope clause that frames everything else in Chapter 116.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-1, operators of lodging houses, rooming houses, or boarding houses in the Village of Fort Plain are subject to the regulatory framework established by Local Law No. 1 of 2020. Compliant operators generally ensure their facilities were in lawful operation before the law's enactment and do not expand their operations in ways that would constitute "enlargement" under the ordinance. Because this section defines the law's title and scope, property owners typically review the full text of Chapter 116 to understand all applicable requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-1 signals that residents of lodging houses, rooming houses, and boarding houses in the Village of Fort Plain have protections under Local Law No. 1 of 2020. Tenants living in such facilities may find it useful to confirm that their housing was lawfully established before the ordinance's enactment, as the law restricts the creation of new or enlarged facilities. Those with concerns about whether their housing complies with Chapter 116 can reach out to the Village of Fort Plain's local government offices or a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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