Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-8
Amendments; interpretation; title
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A. Amendment. The Town Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement, or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In this interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the more restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern. C. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Town of Nichols Fair Housing Law."
Section 106-8 of the Town of Nichols Code establishes three foundational rules about how Chapter 106 operates. First, the Town Board retains authority to change or repeal the chapter's provisions through a public notice and hearing process. Second, the chapter's requirements are treated as minimum standards, meaning that if another applicable rule or ordinance is stricter, the stricter standard takes precedence. Third, the chapter is formally titled 'The Town of Nichols Fair Housing Law.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-8, property owners and managers operating in Nichols should be aware that the requirements of Chapter 106 set a floor, not a ceiling, for compliance. If any other local, state, or federal rule imposes a higher standard on a particular practice, that higher standard governs. Staying current with any Town Board amendments made through the public notice and hearing process is a routine part of maintaining compliance with the Fair Housing Law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-8 establishes that 'The Town of Nichols Fair Housing Law' sets minimum protections, so tenants may benefit from whichever applicable rule—local, state, or federal—provides the greatest protection in a given situation. Because the Town Board can amend Chapter 106 after public notice and hearing, tenants can monitor public meeting agendas to stay informed about potential changes to their rights. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the applicable standard may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or a fair housing agency to understand available enforcement paths.
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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