Adams, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 118-9
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A. Amendment. The Village Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement, or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern. C. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. D. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Village of Adams Fair Housing Law." E. Effective date. This chapter shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 118-9 of Adams, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 establishes several administrative and interpretive rules for the Village of Adams Fair Housing Law. The Village Board retains authority to amend, supplement, or repeal the chapter following public notice and a hearing. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of other rules or ordinances, the stricter or higher standard applies, and if any individual section is found invalid, the rest of the chapter remains in force.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 118-9, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Adams should be aware that the Fair Housing Law sets minimum standards, meaning other applicable rules may impose even stricter obligations if they conflict with this chapter. Compliant operators generally monitor any amendments the Village Board adopts through its public notice and hearing process, since changes can affect ongoing obligations. Because the chapter's provisions are severable under § 118-9(C), a legal challenge to one section does not eliminate the remaining requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 118-9 establishes that the Village of Adams Fair Housing Law represents a floor, not a ceiling, for housing protections — other overlapping rules may provide additional rights where they are more stringent. Tenants can look to § 118-9(B) when evaluating which standard governs a situation where multiple regulations apply, as the most protective rule controls. Those who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the Village Board's public hearing records for any recent amendments to ch. 118.
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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