Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 220-2
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It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the health, safety and general welfare of all the residents of the Town of Southampton, including those living in manufactured home communities, in the following manner: A. By providing for the licensing of operators of manufactured home communities and otherwise regulating the running, operation or the conducting of business of manufactured home communities. B. By the promulgation of certain standards and regulations for manufactured home communities.
Section 220-2 of Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 220 establishes the overarching purpose of the town's manufactured home community regulations: to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of all Southampton residents, including those who live in manufactured home communities. The chapter pursues this goal through two main mechanisms — a licensing requirement for operators of manufactured home communities and the establishment of operational standards and regulations. This provision sets the policy foundation that guides how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied.
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Under ch. 220 § 220-2, the Town of Southampton has declared that operators of manufactured home communities are subject to a licensing regime and must comply with promulgated standards designed to protect resident welfare. Compliant operators generally ensure they hold a valid license before running or conducting business in a manufactured home community and familiarize themselves with the specific standards set out elsewhere in ch. 220. Understanding this foundational purpose section helps operators contextualize the obligations that follow throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 220-2 of ch. 220 signals that Southampton has affirmatively committed to protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of manufactured home community residents through operator licensing and enforceable community standards. Tenants living in manufactured home communities can point to this stated purpose when raising concerns about whether an operator is properly licensed or is meeting the chapter's standards. Residents who believe these protections are not being upheld may consider contacting the Town of Southampton directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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