Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 198 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 198-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Valatie, the Village Board of the Village of Valatie in the County of Columbia, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this article.
Section 198-1 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the village's fair housing article: to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all residents within the Village of Valatie, Columbia County, New York. The Village Board enacted this article under the authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Village Laws. This provision sets the overarching intent that guides the rest of Chapter 198's requirements and protections.
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Chapter 198, Section 198-1 signals that the Village of Valatie has formally committed to fair housing principles through local law. Property owners and managers operating in Valatie generally conduct their rental and sales practices in a manner consistent with this stated purpose of equal housing opportunity. Understanding that this article was enacted with explicit legislative intent helps operators contextualize the obligations that follow in the rest of Chapter 198.
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Section 198-1 establishes that the Village of Valatie has affirmatively committed to ensuring fair housing opportunities for everyone within its boundaries. This foundational purpose provision underpins the protections found throughout Chapter 198, and tenants who believe those protections have been violated may explore options such as raising the issue with village officials or consulting a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Columbia County housing law. Knowing that this article exists and was intentionally enacted can be a useful starting point when researching housing rights in Valatie.
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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