Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-8
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted codes, rules, regulations, ordinances or local laws, the more restrictive, or those imposing the higher standards, shall prevail. B. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations to the extent that such laws, ordinances, codes or regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard for mobile home parks than those provided in this chapter, and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is in effect. C. In a case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a building, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or ordinance or regulations, the provisions or requirements which are more restrictive or which establish a higher standard shall prevail.
Section 98-8 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 establishes that the rules in Chapter 98 set a floor, not a ceiling, for housing and mobile home park standards. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of other codes, ordinances, or regulations—whether covering building, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, health, water supply, or sewage disposal—the stricter or higher standard always controls. Local laws that go beyond Chapter 98's requirements are expressly permitted and will govern as long as they remain in effect.
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Operators of mobile home parks and rental properties subject to Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-8 should be aware that compliance with Chapter 98 alone may not be sufficient if another applicable code, ordinance, or regulation imposes a stricter requirement. Compliant operators generally identify all overlapping regulatory frameworks—including building, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, health, water supply, and sewage disposal rules—and apply whichever standard is most demanding. Staying current with any locally adopted rules that exceed Chapter 98's baseline is part of maintaining full compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-8, tenants in mobile home parks or other covered housing benefit from a rule that always applies the strictest available standard when multiple codes overlap. This means that if a local ordinance or regulation offers stronger protections than Chapter 98 itself, those stronger protections remain in force. Tenants who believe a property fails to meet applicable standards may consider contacting the relevant local code enforcement office, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation through available administrative channels.
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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