Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-20
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This chapter shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Section 281-20 of Babylon Village's rental regulations (Chapter 281) establishes when the chapter's rules take legal effect. The provisions of Chapter 281 became operative at the moment the chapter was filed with the New York Secretary of State, which is the standard mechanism by which local laws in New York take effect. This means all rights, obligations, and restrictions created by Chapter 281 apply from that filing date forward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Babylon Village's Chapter 281 should be aware that, per § 281-20, the chapter's requirements became binding upon its filing with the Secretary of State. Compliant operators generally track the effective date of local ordinances to ensure their practices align with the rules from the moment they take force. Consulting the village clerk or the Secretary of State's records can help confirm the precise date Chapter 281 became operative.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 281-20 establishes that the tenant protections and rules found in Babylon Village's Chapter 281 took effect upon filing with the Secretary of State, meaning those rights have been enforceable since that date. Tenants who believe a landlord's conduct predates or postdates the chapter's effective date may find it useful to verify the exact filing date through the Secretary of State's public records. Local tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how the effective date of § 281-20 may be relevant to a particular situation under Chapter 281.
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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