Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 125-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town of Athens and of its inhabitants, by establishing specific requirements and regulations governing the occupancy and maintenance of manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, travel trailers and trailer camps.
Athens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 125 § 125-2 establishes the overarching purpose behind the town's rules for manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, travel trailers, and trailer camps. The provision frames the entire chapter as a community health, safety, and welfare measure aimed at protecting both town property and residents. All specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 125 flow from this stated purpose.
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Operators of manufactured home parks or trailer camps in Athens, N.Y. should understand that Chapter 125 § 125-2 sets the foundational rationale for every occupancy and maintenance requirement in the chapter. Compliant operators generally align their management practices with the health, safety, and general welfare goals articulated in this purpose statement, since those goals inform how other provisions in the chapter are interpreted and applied. Keeping facilities in good repair and meeting occupancy standards reflects the community-protection intent declared here.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, or trailer camps in Athens, N.Y. can look to Chapter 125 § 125-2 to understand that the entire chapter exists to protect their health, safety, and welfare. This purpose provision can be relevant context when evaluating whether a specific maintenance or occupancy requirement has been met. Tenants who believe conditions in their community fall short of the chapter's goals may wish to contact the Town of Athens or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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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