Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-9
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The Village Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter, in conformity with applicable law, after public notice and hearing.
Section 135-9 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 establishes the process by which the Village Board can change the local rental regulations chapter. Changes may be initiated by the Board itself or in response to a petition from the public, but any amendment, supplement, or repeal must follow applicable law and be preceded by public notice and a hearing. This provision ensures that modifications to the chapter are made through a transparent, participatory process rather than unilaterally or without community input.
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Under ch. 135 § 135-9, the rental regulations that govern property operations in Horseheads are not static — the Village Board retains authority to amend, supplement, or repeal them at any time. Operators who stay informed about upcoming public hearings and Village Board agendas are generally better positioned to understand when regulatory changes may affect their properties. Monitoring official public notices is a common practice among compliant landlords who want to anticipate shifts in local requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-9 of ch. 135 gives Horseheads tenants and community members a formal avenue to influence local rental regulations, since the Village Board may act on a petition from the public. When a public hearing is scheduled on a proposed amendment, tenants have the opportunity to attend and provide comment as part of the process. Tenant-rights organizations can be a resource for understanding how to participate in the petition or public hearing process under this provision.
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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