Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-38
Existing mobile homes
Operative Text
A. A mobile home which is lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this chapter but not located in a mobile home park may be continued to be used as living quarters by its occupants, provided that: (1) The owner of the land shall register such mobile home with the Village Clerk within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter. Such registration shall be accompanied by a description of the parcel of land and shall, in effect, constitute a permit. (2) It meets the requirements of § 219-37A . B. If the owner of the land desires to substitute a mobile home of superior construction or improve the facilities for the existing mobile home, such owner shall file an application for a permit. Such application shall comply to the provisions of § 219-36 of this chapter with respect to application procedure and requirements and meet the requirements of § 219-37A and B of this chapter. C. The provisions of § 219-38A and B are applicable for as long as the ownership of the land or ownership of the mobile home does not change. If either changes, the permit becomes void, and the mobile home shall be removed from the premises.
Section 219-38 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances addresses mobile homes that existed outside of a mobile home park before the chapter took effect. Such homes may continue to serve as living quarters, but only if the landowner registered the unit with the Village Clerk within 30 days of the chapter's effective date and the home meets the structural and safety standards referenced in § 219-37A. Critically, the permission to remain is tied to continuity of ownership: if either the land or the mobile home changes hands, the permit automatically becomes void and the home must be removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 219-38, a landowner who had a qualifying mobile home in place before the chapter's enactment must have registered it with the Village Clerk—accompanied by a parcel description—to maintain a valid permit. Operators who wish to replace the unit with a superior model or upgrade its facilities are expected to file a formal permit application consistent with § 219-36 and meet the standards in § 219-37A and B. Because § 219-38C makes clear that any change in land ownership or mobile home ownership voids the permit, property owners generally document ownership continuity carefully and plan ahead before any transfer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 219-38 provides that occupants of a pre-existing, non-park mobile home may continue living there as long as the landowner's registration and permit remain valid and the ownership of both the land and the mobile home stays unchanged. If either ownership changes, the permit becomes void under § 219-38C, which could affect a tenant's right to remain on the premises. Tenants who have questions about whether a valid registration exists or whether an ownership change has occurred may wish to contact the Valatie Village Clerk's office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law.
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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