South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-3
Word usage and definitions
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A. General. For the purpose of this chapter, certain words or phrases herein shall be interpreted as follows, except where the context clearly indicates the contrary: words used in the singular include the plural; words used in the present tense include the future tense; the word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual; and the word "shall" is always mandatory. B. Specific words or phrases. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms or words herein shall be interpreted as follows: AGGRIEVED PERSON Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(i) , as amended. COMPLAINANT Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(j) , as amended. CONCILIATION Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(m) , as amended. CONCILIATION AGREEMENT Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A., § 3602(m) , as amended. DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(f) and 24 CFR Part 100 , as amended, and shall include an act that is unlawful under §§ 3604, 3605, 3606, 3617 of Chapter 45 , Title 42 of the United Stated Code, as amended. DWELLING Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(b) , as amended. FAMILIAL STATUS Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(k) , as amended. FAMILY Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(c) , as amended. HANDICAP Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(h) , as amended. PERSON Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(d) , as amended. PREVAILING PARTY Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 1988 , as amended. RESPONDENT Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602(n) , as amended. TO RENT Shall have the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602 (e), as amended.
Section 66-3 of South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 establishes the interpretive rules and definitions that govern the entire fair housing chapter. General grammatical conventions are set out — for example, singular terms cover plural situations and 'shall' is always mandatory — so that the chapter's requirements apply broadly and without ambiguity. Key terms such as 'dwelling,' 'familial status,' 'handicap,' 'discriminatory housing practice,' and 'to rent' are defined by direct reference to the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 3602 et seq.) and related federal regulations, meaning the federal definitions control how those words are read throughout the local ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in South Glens Falls should be aware that the definitions in § 66-3 of Chapter 66 set the interpretive foundation for all fair housing obligations under the local code. Because terms like 'dwelling,' 'discriminatory housing practice,' and 'familial status' are tied directly to federal Fair Housing Act definitions, compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the local ordinance and the corresponding federal statutory language at 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602. Understanding that 'shall' is always mandatory under § 66-3 means that any directive phrased that way in Chapter 66 carries no discretionary wiggle room.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in South Glens Falls, § 66-3 of Chapter 66 is important because it defines who qualifies as an 'aggrieved person,' what counts as a 'discriminatory housing practice,' and what terms like 'familial status' and 'handicap' mean — all by reference to the federal Fair Housing Act at 42 U.S.C.A. § 3602. These definitions determine who is protected and what conduct may be challenged under the local ordinance. Tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice as defined in § 66-3 may explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant housing agency, raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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