Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home courts and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 174-1 of Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 174 establishes the overarching purpose of the village's mobile home and mobile home court regulations. The provision sets out that the chapter exists to create uniform construction, occupancy, and maintenance standards aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use mobile homes and mobile home courts. It frames all subsequent requirements in the chapter as performance-based safeguards rather than arbitrary restrictions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile homes or mobile home courts in Walden should understand that Chapter 174, as stated in § 174-1, is built around a unified set of standards covering construction, occupancy, and ongoing maintenance. A compliant operator generally ensures that all aspects of their property meet the performance objectives the chapter describes, treating safety, health, and welfare as the guiding benchmarks for every operational decision. Familiarity with this foundational purpose section helps property managers interpret and apply the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 174.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile homes and mobile home courts in Walden have the benefit of protections rooted in § 174-1, which declares that the entire chapter exists to safeguard occupant safety, health, and welfare. If conditions in a mobile home or mobile home court appear to fall short of those standards, tenants can reference this purpose provision when raising concerns with local code enforcement or village officials. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can also help residents understand how § 174-1 and the rest of Chapter 174 apply to their living conditions.
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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