Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 29-3
Administration and enforcement
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A. This Article shall be enforced by the local Fair Housing Officer who will be appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Malone, New York. B. The Fair Housing Officer shall have the authority to make, adopt and promulgate such written rules, regulations and forms as he may deem necessary for the proper enforcement and administration of this Article and to secure the intent thereof, subject nevertheless to the approval, by resolution, of the Trustees of the Village of Malone. Such rules, regulations and forms shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this Article or any other local ordinance or local law. Said rules, regulations and forms shall be on file and available for public view with the Fair Housing Officer and with the Village Clerk. C. If any realtor, landlord or homeowner is reported to be violating or to have violated the conditions set forth in this Article, or in the rules and regulations of the Fair Housing Officer, that person or persons will be investigated. If the person or persons are found to be in violation of any state or federal law, appropriate action will be taken.
Section 29-3 of Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 establishes the administrative framework for the Village of Malone's fair housing article. A Fair Housing Officer, appointed by the Village Board of Trustees, is empowered to create and enforce written rules, regulations, and forms needed to carry out the article's purposes, provided those materials do not conflict with existing local law and receive Trustee approval. When a realtor, landlord, or homeowner is reported to have violated the article or the Officer's regulations, an investigation is triggered, and if a state or federal law violation is found, appropriate action follows.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 § 29-3, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Malone are subject to oversight by the locally appointed Fair Housing Officer. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the rules, regulations, and forms that the Officer has placed on file with both the Officer's office and the Village Clerk, since those materials carry the force of the article. Reported violations prompt a formal investigation, and confirmed violations of state or federal fair housing law can result in appropriate enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 29-3 of Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 29 gives residents a clear point of contact — the Village of Malone's Fair Housing Officer — for reporting suspected fair housing violations by realtors, landlords, or homeowners. Once a report is made, the Officer is required to investigate, and findings of state or federal law violations can lead to formal action. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may also consult tenant-rights organizations or review the rules and forms on public file with the Fair Housing Officer or the Village Clerk to better understand the process.
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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