Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 152 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 152-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Massena, the Village Board of the Village of Massena in St. Lawrence County, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts, and publishes this chapter.
Chapter 152 of the Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes the legal foundation and stated purpose of the village's fair housing framework. Under § 152-1, the Village Board of Massena enacted this chapter using authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Village Laws, with the explicit goal of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all residents within the village. This section functions as a preamble, setting the intent that guides the rest of the chapter rather than imposing specific requirements on its own.
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Section 152-1 signals that the Village of Massena has formally committed to fair housing principles through a locally enacted ordinance. Property owners and managers operating in Massena generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 152, since this enactment clause establishes the overarching purpose that informs how subsequent provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied. Understanding the stated intent of the ordinance can help operators align their practices with the village's fair housing framework from the outset.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152-1 reflects the Village of Massena's formal commitment, backed by state municipal law authority, to ensuring fair housing opportunities for everyone within the village. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Massena may find that Chapter 152 as a whole—rooted in the purposes stated in § 152-1—provides a local basis for raising concerns. General enforcement paths can include contacting the Village of Massena directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal about available remedies.
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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