Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-1
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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Montour Falls hereby finds and declares that the rental of dwelling units constitutes a business, which influences upon the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the Village of Montour Falls. The intent of this article is to promote the orderly and timely management and maintenance of rental dwelling units in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the Village of Montour Falls and to further achieve the following beneficial purposes: A. The protection of the character and stability of residential areas; B. The correction and prevention of housing conditions that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health, including the physical, mental and social well-being of persons occupying dwellings; and C. The preservation of the value of land and buildings throughout the Village of Montour Falls.
Section 114-1 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 establishes the foundational rationale for the village's rental housing regulations. It formally recognizes that renting out dwelling units is a business activity with direct consequences for public health, safety, and general welfare. The provision sets out three core goals: preserving the character and stability of residential neighborhoods, preventing housing conditions that harm occupants' well-being, and protecting property values across the village.
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Under § 114-1 of Montour Falls Code ch. 114, the village has declared rental housing a regulated business activity tied to community health and safety. Operators who understand this foundational purpose are generally better positioned to anticipate how subsequent provisions in ch. 114 will be applied, since inspections, maintenance standards, and compliance requirements flow directly from the goals stated here. Keeping rental units in good repair and addressing habitability concerns promptly aligns with the orderly management standard the Board of Trustees articulated in this section.
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Section 114-1 of Montour Falls Code ch. 114 establishes that tenants' physical, mental, and social well-being are among the explicit concerns the village's rental regulations are designed to protect. This findings-and-purpose provision can provide important context when raising concerns about housing conditions, since it signals the policy framework underlying the rest of ch. 114. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit conflict with these stated goals may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant village authority to understand what remedies the broader ordinance makes available.
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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