Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-12
Mail service
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Mailbox location shall provide safe and easy access for the pickup and delivery of mail. A. Where individual lot delivery is used, the park operator shall establish rules and regulations regarding the uniform location of the mailboxes, the type of support for the box and maintenance of the support and the box. The object of such regulations is uniformity and aesthetically pleasant appearance. B. When mailboxes are grouped together for some form of cluster delivery, the stand shall be maintained by the park operator, and the area where such groupings are located shall be landscaped so as to present a pleasant appearance.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-12 establishes standards for mailbox placement and upkeep within mobile home or manufactured housing parks. Whether mail is delivered to individual lots or to a central cluster location, the provision requires that access be safe and easy for both pickup and delivery. Cluster mailbox areas must be landscaped to maintain a pleasant appearance, while individual lot mailboxes must follow park-established rules for uniform placement, support type, and ongoing maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-12, park operators are generally expected to draft and enforce written rules covering mailbox location, support structures, and maintenance standards for individual lot delivery. For cluster delivery setups, the park operator is responsible for maintaining the stand and ensuring the surrounding area is landscaped attractively. Keeping documentation of these rules and conducting periodic inspections of mailbox conditions are practices consistent with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-12 gives residents of the park a basis to expect that mail access is safe and easy, and that cluster mailbox areas are properly maintained and landscaped by the park operator. If a mailbox stand is in disrepair or access is obstructed, residents may have grounds to raise the issue with park management in writing, referencing this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or local municipal code enforcement offices can be consulted to understand what remedies may be available if the park operator does not address maintenance concerns.
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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