Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-15
Administrative agency
Operative Text
A. There shall be established or designated by local law in the village an agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable mobile home standards. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as "the agency." B. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 142-15 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework for a local administrative agency responsible for enforcing mobile home standards within the village. The agency is led by a chief officer supported by assistants and inspectors, all of whom must be qualified and appointed according to local law and carry official identification. Personnel acting in good faith while performing their official duties are shielded from personal liability under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-15, mobile home park operators and property managers in Owego Village can expect to interact with a formally structured agency whose inspectors are required to carry official badges or identification cards. Compliant operators generally cooperate with agency personnel who present proper credentials and conduct inspections within the scope of their duties. Understanding that the agency operates under a designated chief officer can help operators direct questions or compliance inquiries to the appropriate authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-15 establishes that mobile home residents in Owego Village have access to a designated agency empowered to administer and enforce applicable mobile home standards on their behalf. Tenants who believe standards are not being met may direct concerns to this agency, whose inspectors are required to carry official identification under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand how to engage with the agency or what additional enforcement paths may be 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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