Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-1
Title; purpose; legislative intent
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A. This chapter shall be known as the "Rental Properties Law of the Town of Gates." B. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that all rental properties within the Town of Gates are maintained in a manner that will promote the public health, safety, and welfare and the good order and governance of the Town. C. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Town of Gates Zoning Ordinances, Building Construction and Fire Prevention, Property Maintenance Law, and any other applicable provisions of the Town of Gates Code, as they apply to rental properties and short-term rental properties within the Town.
Section 148-1 of the Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational title and purpose of the town's Rental Properties Law. The chapter is designed to ensure rental properties—including short-term rentals—are maintained in ways that protect public health, safety, and welfare. It signals that the law operates as an administrative and enforcement framework for applying existing state and local codes, such as the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town's own zoning and property maintenance rules, specifically to rental properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gates Code ch. 148 § 148-1, rental property operators in the Town of Gates are subject to a unified local framework that brings together state fire and building codes, zoning ordinances, and property maintenance standards under one enforcement umbrella. Compliant operators generally stay current with all applicable Town of Gates Code requirements as they apply to both traditional and short-term rental properties. Because this chapter is explicitly framed as an administrative and enforcement mechanism, operators typically treat it as the entry point for understanding which specific code obligations apply to their rental units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-1 of the Gates Rental Properties Law establishes that tenants in the Town of Gates have the benefit of a local ordinance specifically designed to ensure rental properties meet public health, safety, and welfare standards. This provision signals that landlords are subject to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, local zoning rules, and property maintenance requirements as enforced through this chapter. Tenants who believe a rental property falls short of these standards may consider contacting the Town of Gates directly, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing additional sections of ch. 148 to understand available enforcement and complaint processes.
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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