Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Town of Richmond, the Town Board of the Town of Richmond in the County of Ontario, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Town Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 116-1 of Richmond, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 116 establishes the foundational purpose of the town's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all people within the Town of Richmond, Ontario County, New York. The provision draws its authority from New York's General Municipal and Town Laws. It functions as a statement of legislative intent, setting the framework under which the rest of the chapter operates.
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Chapter 116, Section 116-1 signals that the Town of Richmond has affirmatively committed to fair housing as a matter of local law, meaning property owners and managers operating within town limits are subject to a regulatory framework designed to protect equal housing access. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 116 to understand how this stated purpose is implemented through the chapter's substantive provisions. Staying current with local ordinance updates is a common practice among operators who want to remain aligned with the town's fair housing mandate.
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Section 116-1 of Richmond's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 116, reflects the town's formal commitment to ensuring fair housing opportunities for everyone within its boundaries. This purpose clause underpins the substantive protections found throughout the rest of Chapter 116, and tenants who believe those protections have been violated may find it useful to reference this foundational intent when raising concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help individuals understand how this chapter's purpose translates into enforceable rights.
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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