Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 149-2 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 149, which is to set consistent, baseline standards for the condition, occupancy, and upkeep of residential properties. The chapter is designed to protect the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. These standards are expressed through specific performance-based requirements rather than vague general principles.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 149, as stated in § 149-2, frames all of its specific requirements around the goal of maintaining residential premises in a condition that is safe, healthy, and fit for occupancy. Operators who understand this purpose-driven structure are generally better positioned to interpret individual code requirements in context. Staying current with the specific maintenance and occupancy standards that flow from this foundational section is a common practice among compliant property managers in Mount Vernon.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-2 signals that Chapter 149 exists specifically to protect the safety, health, and welfare of residential occupants like tenants. Because the chapter's requirements are grounded in this protective purpose, tenants who believe their housing conditions fall short of basic standards may have grounds to raise those concerns under the chapter's specific provisions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Vernon's code can help residents understand how this foundational purpose applies to particular conditions in their homes.
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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