Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-2
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The purpose of this article is to provide basic and uniform standards in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 142-2 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the village's mobile home regulations: to set consistent, baseline standards for how mobile homes are built, occupied, and maintained. The provision frames these standards as safeguards aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use mobile homes. It signals that the specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 142 are grounded in these performance objectives.
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Operators and owners of mobile homes or mobile home parks in Owego Village should understand that Chapter 142, including its foundational purpose stated in § 142-2, establishes a uniform compliance baseline. A compliant operator generally ensures that construction, occupancy, and maintenance practices align with the safety, health, and welfare objectives the article sets out. Familiarity with this purpose provision helps contextualize why the more specific requirements in Chapter 142 exist and how they are likely to be interpreted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-2 makes clear that Owego Village's mobile home regulations exist specifically to protect the safety, health, and welfare of residents and users of mobile homes. Tenants living in mobile homes covered by Chapter 142 can point to this stated purpose when raising concerns about whether a landlord's construction, occupancy, or maintenance practices meet the village's standards. Those with concerns may consider contacting Owego Village's code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how the specific requirements under Chapter 142 apply.
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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