Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-1
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The Board of Trustees has determined that there exist in the Village of Horseheads issues arising from the rental of dwelling units that may be substandard or in violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Multiple Residence Law , or other state codes or local codes; dwelling units that are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous, that tend to promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village, create blight, excessive vehicular traffic and parking problems and that tend to overburden municipal services.
Section 188-1 of the Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 sets out the legislative findings and purpose behind the village's rental housing regulations. The Board of Trustees identified a range of concerns — including substandard conditions, code violations, overcrowding, and strain on municipal services — that motivated the creation of this regulatory framework. This section does not impose specific obligations on its own; rather, it establishes the rationale that informs the rules that follow in Chapter 188.
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Section 188-1 signals that the Village of Horseheads enacted its rental regulations in direct response to documented concerns about substandard housing, overcrowding, and code compliance. Operators who maintain dwelling units in conformance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the New York State Multiple Residence Law, and applicable local codes are acting in the spirit this provision was designed to encourage. Understanding the stated purpose of ch. 188 can help property managers anticipate the scope and intent of the more specific requirements found elsewhere in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-1 reflects the Village of Horseheads' recognition that rental housing conditions — including overcrowding, substandard construction, and code violations — can directly affect residents' safety and quality of life. Tenants living in units that may fall short of the standards referenced in ch. 188 can look to the broader chapter for specific protections and remedies that flow from these findings. Local tenant-rights organizations or the village's code enforcement office can be useful starting points for understanding how these stated purposes translate into enforceable rights.
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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