LaGrange, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-4
License; management requirements; inspection
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A. License required. After such time that all other rules, regulations, codes and provisions of this chapter have been met, as attested by the Building Inspector or other Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of LaGrange, the Town Clerk of the Town of LaGrange will issue a license for operation and maintenance of a mobile home park. The applicant will file a licensing fee per mobile home lot, as set forth on the prevailing fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Town Board and as such schedule is modified from time to time by resolution of the Town Board. Said license is for a twelve-month period. Requirements of this section are applicable to all mobile home parks within the Town of LaGrange. (1) Renewal of license. Approval of the license renewal application, accompanied by the stipulated fee per mobile home lot, shall be based upon demonstration that the design and maintenance of the park is in accordance with the requirements at the time of approval of the construction permit for the park. However, the park owner shall be required to make changes or improvements as required by amendments to Town laws and ordinances subsequent to the issuance of the construction permit and within the effective date of the amendments. (2) Transfer of license. Licenses are not transferable except upon written application to and approval by the Town Board of the Town of LaGrange. B. Register. All park owners shall keep a register of the year, make, serial number and size of mobile homes in their parks, said register to be maintained in the office of the park owner which should be located in Dutchess County. The names and addresses of the mobile home owners shall also be on file. C. Maintenance. The person to whom a license has been issued shall operate the mobile home park in compliance with this chapter and shall provide adequate supervision on site to maintain the park, its facilities and equipment in good repair and in a clean, sanitary condition. D. Inspections. A representative of the Town of LaGrange and/or the Dutchess County Department of Health may inspect a mobile home park at reasonable intervals and at reasonable times to determine compliance with this chapter and the health regulations of Dutchess County and the Town of LaGrange.
LaGrange, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-4 establishes a licensing framework for mobile home parks within the Town of LaGrange. A license, valid for twelve months, must be obtained from the Town Clerk after the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer confirms all applicable requirements have been met, and a per-lot fee must be paid. Licenses are not automatically transferable and must be renewed with documentation showing the park continues to meet applicable standards. Town representatives and the Dutchess County Department of Health are authorized to conduct inspections at reasonable times to verify ongoing compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 156 § 156-4, compliant mobile home park operators in LaGrange obtain and annually renew their license through the Town Clerk, paying the current per-lot fee established by Town Board resolution. Operators maintain an up-to-date register of each mobile home's year, make, serial number, and size, along with the names and addresses of mobile home owners, kept at a Dutchess County office. They also ensure the park is supervised, kept in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary condition, and they cooperate with inspections conducted by Town representatives or the Dutchess County Department of Health. Any transfer of a license requires a written application to and approval by the Town Board before it takes effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 156 § 156-4 requires that the mobile home park where you reside be licensed, maintained in good repair, and kept in a clean and sanitary condition by the park operator. The Town of LaGrange and the Dutchess County Department of Health are both authorized to inspect parks for compliance with this chapter and applicable health regulations. If you have concerns about whether a park is meeting these standards, you may consider contacting the Town of LaGrange's Code Enforcement Office or the Dutchess County Department of Health, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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