Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 254 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 254-14
Existing mobile homes
Operative Text
A mobile home which is lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this article but not located in a mobile home park may be continued to be used as living quarters by its occupants provided it meets all the requirements of § 254-13A .
Section 254-14 of Kingston Town's Code of Ordinances establishes a grandfather clause for mobile homes that were legally in place before this article was enacted. A mobile home situated outside of a designated mobile home park may continue to serve as a residence for its occupants, as long as it satisfies all the standards set out in § 254-13A. The provision does not extend this allowance to mobile homes that were not lawfully established before the article took effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 254-14, property owners or managers overseeing a pre-existing mobile home outside a mobile home park should ensure the unit continuously meets every requirement listed in § 254-13A to preserve its grandfathered status. Compliant operators typically document the mobile home's lawful existence prior to the article's enactment and conduct regular checks to confirm ongoing compliance with § 254-13A standards. Failure to maintain those standards could jeopardize the unit's eligibility to remain in use as living quarters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 254-14 protects occupants of mobile homes that were lawfully in place before this article was enacted, allowing them to continue using the home as living quarters so long as § 254-13A requirements are met. Tenants in such a home may want to verify that their unit's compliance status is maintained, since the grandfather protection is conditioned on meeting those ongoing standards. Tenants who believe their housing rights under this provision are at issue may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant municipal code enforcement office for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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