Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-16
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Operative Text
A. The agency shall be charged with the duty of administering the applicable mobile home standards and securing compliance therewith and shall be empowered to adopt rules and regulations necessary for securing such compliance and for its own organization and internal management, provided that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the applicable mobile home standards. B. The agency shall be authorized to conduct surveys of housing in any area of the municipality to determine the condition of premises, extent of deterioration, lack of facilities, inadequate maintenance, unsafe and insanitary conditions, extent of overcrowding, land use and other relevant factors. C. It shall be the duty of the chief officer to: (1) Cause periodic inspections to be made not less than once every five years of all premises within the scope of applicable mobile home standards. (2) Cause an investigation of all complaints of alleged mobile home violations or other unsafe or insanitary conditions. (3) Order, in writing, the remedying of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises in violation of provisions of the mobile home standards or of rules and regulations adopted by the agency, to state in the violation order a reasonable time limit for compliance therewith and, where necessary, to order the vacation of premises found unfit for human habitation. (4) Request the chief legal officer of the municipality to take appropriate legal action in the name of the agency upon failure of the responsible party to comply with such violation order within the time specified therein. (5) Cause a search of the agency's records of mobile home violations existing on any premises and to issue a certified statement thereof upon receipt of written request and payment of any fees required by local law or ordinance. (6) Study mobile home conditions in the municipality. (7) Cooperate with other municipal, governmental and private agencies engaged in the study and improvement of mobile home conditions. (8) Publish an annual report of mobile home conditions in the municipality, accomplishments of the agency and recommendations for the future. D. Where violations of the mobile home standards exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of building occupants or of the public, the chief officer may issue an order citing the violation and directing such action by such municipal agency as is necessary to remove or abate the immediate hazard or danger.
Section 142-16 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the powers and duties of the local housing agency responsible for enforcing mobile home standards. The agency is authorized to conduct housing surveys, carry out periodic inspections at least once every five years, investigate complaints, and issue written orders requiring violations to be corrected within a reasonable timeframe. When a violation poses an immediate hazard to health, safety, or welfare, the chief officer may issue emergency orders directing municipal action to remove or abate the danger.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 142-16, mobile home property operators in Owego Village can expect periodic inspections at least once every five years, as well as inspections triggered by complaints. Compliant operators generally maintain premises in accordance with applicable mobile home standards, respond promptly to any written violation orders issued by the chief officer, and remedy cited conditions within the stated timeframe to avoid referral to the municipality's chief legal officer for enforcement action. Operators may also request a certified statement of any recorded violations on a property by submitting a written request and paying any applicable fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-16 gives residents of mobile home premises in Owego Village the right to have complaints about alleged violations or unsafe and unsanitary conditions investigated by the agency's chief officer. Tenants may file a complaint with the local housing agency, which is obligated under this provision to investigate and, where warranted, issue a written correction order with a compliance deadline. If conditions pose an immediate hazard, § 142-16 also authorizes emergency abatement action, and tenants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand which enforcement paths are available in their situation.
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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