Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-1
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It is the purpose of this chapter to assist in the continued revitalization of areas throughout the Village to attract new businesses, to promote the public interest in continued development, to ensure regular maintenance and improvements to present structures, to safeguard against blight and to preserve property values and community standards and to establish minimum maintenance standards to safeguard life, limb, health, safety, property and the public welfare in the best interest of the residents of the Village of Montour Falls.
Chapter 108, Section 108-1 of the Montour Falls Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose behind the village's property maintenance regulations. The chapter is designed to encourage revitalization, attract business, prevent blight, and set baseline maintenance standards that protect health, safety, and property values across the village. It frames all subsequent requirements in the chapter as serving the broader public interest of Montour Falls residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 108-1, the stated purpose of Chapter 108 signals that Montour Falls takes an active interest in the upkeep and condition of all properties within the village. Compliant property owners generally keep their buildings in good repair, address deterioration promptly, and maintain conditions that meet the community standards the chapter is designed to preserve. Understanding this foundational purpose can help operators anticipate the spirit behind more specific maintenance requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 108.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-1 establishes that Chapter 108 exists, in part, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living in Montour Falls, including tenants. This purpose provision can provide context when evaluating whether a landlord's failure to maintain a property conflicts with the standards the chapter was designed to uphold. Tenants who believe conditions in their housing fall short of those standards may wish to consult local village offices or a tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies Chapter 108 and related provisions may offer.
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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