Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 115-1
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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 chapter is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the Village of Montour Falls by aiding in the enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and by ensuring that rental units in the Village of Montour Falls conform to reasonable standards of habitability.
Section 115-1 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 115 establishes the foundational purpose of the village's rental housing regulations, declaring that renting dwelling units is a business activity that affects public health, safety, and general welfare. The chapter is designed to support enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and to ensure rental units meet reasonable habitability standards. This provision does not impose specific duties on its own but sets the policy framework for the requirements that follow in the chapter.
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Chapter 115 of the Montour Falls Code, beginning with § 115-1, signals that the village treats rental housing as a regulated business activity subject to oversight in the interest of public health and safety. Operators who comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and maintain units that meet habitability standards are acting in line with the declared intent of this chapter. Understanding this foundational purpose helps property owners anticipate how subsequent provisions in ch. 115 are likely to be interpreted and applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 115-1 of Montour Falls Code ch. 115 reflects the village's formal commitment to protecting renters' health, safety, and welfare by tying local rental oversight to New York State's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and habitability standards. Tenants can point to this declared purpose when raising concerns about conditions in their units, as it establishes that the chapter exists specifically to ensure rental housing meets reasonable standards. Those with habitability concerns may consider contacting the village, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing attorney to understand what remedies ch. 115 and state law may provide.
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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