Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home courts and to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 154-2 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 154, which governs mobile homes and mobile home courts. The chapter sets uniform performance standards covering construction, occupancy, and ongoing maintenance of these dwellings. Its stated aim is to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the people who live in or use mobile homes and mobile home courts within Lackawanna, N.Y.
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Under § 154-2, the entire framework of Chapter 154 is oriented around uniform standards for how mobile homes and mobile home courts are built, occupied, and maintained. Operators who keep their properties in compliance with the chapter's specific requirements are generally understood to be meeting the safety, health, and welfare objectives that the ordinance was designed to achieve. Staying current with all construction, occupancy, and maintenance requirements outlined throughout Chapter 154 reflects the compliance posture this purpose section anticipates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-2 signals that Chapter 154 exists specifically to protect the safety, health, and welfare of mobile home and mobile home court occupants in Lackawanna, N.Y. Residents who believe conditions in their mobile home or court fall short of the standards the chapter establishes may have grounds to raise those concerns through local code enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lackawanna's housing code can help residents understand how the purpose stated in § 154-2 connects to the specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 154.
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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