Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-22
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A. From time to time, on its own motion or on petition, the Common Council may, after a public hearing, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted by the enforcement officer pursuant to this chapter. B. All proposed amendments to this chapter shall be submitted to the City Planning Board for a advisory report thereon. Such report shall be submitted to the Common Council within 45 days from the date of submission to the Planning Board.
Section 128-22 of Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes the process by which the city's rent-related ordinance can be changed. The Common Council may initiate amendments on its own or in response to a petition, but only after holding a public hearing. Before any amendment is finalized, the City Planning Board must receive the proposed changes and has 45 days to submit an advisory report back to the Common Council.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-22, the rules governing rental housing in Glens Falls are not static — the Common Council retains authority to amend, supplement, or repeal provisions of ch. 128 following a public hearing. Operators who track local regulatory activity generally monitor Common Council agendas and Planning Board submissions so they can anticipate changes to compliance obligations. Staying informed about the 45-day advisory-report window can help property managers understand the timeline before any amendment takes effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-22 gives tenants and community members a meaningful opportunity to participate in shaping local rent regulations, since any amendment to ch. 128 requires a public hearing before the Common Council acts. Tenants who wish to weigh in on proposed changes can attend or submit comments at those public hearings, or track the City Planning Board's advisory report, which must be delivered within 45 days of a proposal's submission. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glens Falls local government can help residents understand how to engage with this process.
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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