Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 131 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 131-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MOBILE HOME A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis and designed to be used without a permanent foundation as a dwelling when connected to utilities as per the definition as stated in the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. It is the intention of this chapter to exclude recreational vehicles which are defined in said code as a vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. Also excluded are travel trailers, camping trailers and truck campers as defined in said code. MOBILE HOME PARK Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations. MOBILE HOME SPACE The lot or space in any park which shall be assigned to or used and occupied by any one mobile home.
Section 131-3 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances establishes the core definitions that govern the rest of Chapter 131, which regulates mobile home parks. A 'mobile home' is a chassis-built portable dwelling connected to utilities, but the definition deliberately excludes recreational vehicles, travel trailers, camping trailers, and truck campers as those terms are understood under the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. A 'mobile home park' covers any plot hosting two or more such dwellings used for sleeping or living, whether or not rent is charged, and a 'mobile home space' refers to the individual lot assigned to a single mobile home within such a park.
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Operators of mobile home parks in Mamakating should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 131-3, because those definitions determine which properties and structures fall under Chapter 131's requirements. A compliant park operator generally ensures that only structures meeting the 'mobile home' definition—chassis-built, utility-connected dwellings—are treated as regulated units, and does not conflate recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or truck campers with regulated mobile homes. Understanding whether a given plot qualifies as a 'mobile home park' under § 131-3 (two or more occupied mobile homes, regardless of whether rent is charged) is a foundational step in determining what obligations apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in mobile home parks in Mamakating should know that § 131-3 sets the definitional boundaries for who and what is covered by Chapter 131. If a question arises about whether a particular dwelling or site qualifies as a mobile home or mobile home park under this chapter, the definitions in § 131-3—which reference the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code—are the starting point for that analysis. Tenants who believe their living situation falls within these definitions and have concerns about their rights may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the municipality directly for guidance on how Chapter 131 applies.
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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