Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-2
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Horseheads, the Village Board of the Village of Horseheads, in the County of Chemung, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 135-2 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 135 establishes the foundational purpose of the village's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure equal housing opportunities for everyone within the Village of Horseheads. The Village Board enacted this chapter under the authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Village Laws. This provision sets the overarching intent that guides the rest of the chapter's requirements and protections.
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Chapter 135, § 135-2 signals that the Village of Horseheads has affirmatively committed to fair housing as a matter of local law, meaning operators of rental housing in the village are expected to conduct their practices in a manner consistent with that stated purpose. Compliant property owners and managers generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter to understand how this foundational purpose shapes the specific obligations that follow. Staying informed about the chapter's requirements helps ensure that leasing, marketing, and tenant-selection practices align with the village's fair housing mandate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-2 of Horseheads' Code of Ordinances declares that fair housing opportunities for all residents are a protected interest under village law, providing a legal foundation for the protections detailed throughout Chapter 135. Tenants who believe they have experienced unequal treatment in housing within the village may look to this chapter as the basis for available remedies or complaints. General enforcement paths can include contacting the Village of Horseheads directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal for guidance on fair housing resources.
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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