Alexandria Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 73 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 73-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Alexandria Bay, the Village Board of the Village of Alexandria Bay, in the County of Jefferson, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 73-1 of the Alexandria Bay Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the village's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure equal housing opportunities for all people within the Village of Alexandria Bay. The provision draws its authority from New York's General Municipal and Village Laws and represents the Village Board's formal commitment to fair housing principles. It sets the legal and policy framework under which the rest of Chapter 73 operates.
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Chapter 73, Section 73-1 signals that the Village of Alexandria Bay has formally committed to fair housing for all residents and prospective residents. Property owners and managers operating within the village should understand that this chapter's purpose-driven foundation informs how subsequent provisions are interpreted and applied. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 73 to ensure their practices align with the village's stated fair housing objectives.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 73-1 establishes that the Village of Alexandria Bay has enacted Chapter 73 specifically to protect and ensure fair housing opportunities for everyone in the village. This foundational provision signals that tenants have a recognized interest in equal access to housing under local law. Those who believe their housing rights have been affected may wish to review the full Chapter 73, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the Village Board to understand what protections and remedies are available.
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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