Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-68
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This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Section 188-68 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 188 establishes when the chapter's rental regulations become legally operative. Under this provision, the rules take effect as soon as the chapter is officially filed with the New York Secretary of State, with no waiting period or delayed implementation. This means the obligations and protections created by Chapter 188 apply from the moment that filing occurs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 188-68 signals to property owners and managers in Horseheads that compliance with Chapter 188 is required from the date the chapter was filed with the Secretary of State, not from some later implementation date. Operators generally confirm the official filing date to establish precisely when their obligations under the chapter began. Maintaining awareness of that effective date helps ensure that rental practices align with the chapter's requirements from the outset.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-68 establishes that the protections and rights created by Horseheads Code Chapter 188 were in force immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State, meaning tenants can look to that filing date as the starting point for any rights the chapter provides. If a question arises about whether the chapter applied at a particular time, this provision is the reference point for that determination. Tenants seeking to understand how this effective date interacts with their specific circumstances may find guidance through local tenant-rights organizations or the Village of Horseheads directly.
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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