Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-148
Compliance with state law required
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Group homes shall be operated and maintained in compliance with Part 11 of the New York State Social Services Law .
Section 54-148 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances requires that group homes within the village be operated and maintained in accordance with Part 11 of the New York State Social Services Law. This provision ties local housing standards for group homes directly to a specific body of state law, meaning state-level requirements become locally enforceable obligations. The rule does not create independent local standards but instead incorporates existing state law by reference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and managers of group homes subject to § 54-148 generally ensure that their facilities meet all requirements set out in Part 11 of the New York State Social Services Law on an ongoing basis. Compliant operators typically maintain documentation demonstrating adherence to state operational and maintenance standards, since local enforcement can be triggered by failures at the state level. Staying current with any amendments to Part 11 is a routine part of managing a group home under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of group homes in Pelham are afforded the protections established by Part 11 of the New York State Social Services Law, as reinforced locally by § 54-148. If conditions in a group home appear to fall short of those standards, residents or their advocates may consider contacting the New York State Office of Children and Family Services or another relevant state agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or disability-rights organization familiar with group home regulations. Raising a potential violation of § 54-148 with local Pelham authorities is another avenue that 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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