Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 227 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 227-8
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This article shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Section 227-8 of Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 227 establishes when the article's rental regulations become legally operative. The provisions of this article took effect at the moment they were filed with the New York Secretary of State, which is the standard mechanism by which local laws in New York become enforceable. This means the rules contained in the article carry legal force from that filing date forward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 227-8 of Massena's Chapter 227, the rental regulations in this article became binding upon filing with the Secretary of State. Property owners and managers operating in Massena should treat all substantive provisions of Chapter 227 as currently in effect, since that filing threshold has been met. Compliance obligations under the article apply from the effective date established by that filing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 227-8 confirms that the tenant protections and landlord obligations set out in Massena's Chapter 227 are legally in force, having taken effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. This means tenants can reference the article's provisions as active, enforceable local law when raising concerns about rental conditions or practices. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massena's local ordinances can help clarify how the effective date of Chapter 227 may be relevant to a particular situation.
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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