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Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 36A-1

Purpose

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Verified 11/9/2026 · Next check 2/7/2027
ChenangoFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 36A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 36A-1
For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Town of Chenango, the Town Board of the Town of Chenango, in the County of Broome, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Town Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
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Plain English

Section 36A-1 of Chenango's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the town's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all residents within the Town of Chenango. The Town Board enacted this chapter under the authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Town Laws. This provision does not impose specific requirements on its own but sets the legal and policy framework for the rules that follow in Chapter 36A.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Chapter 36A, as introduced by § 36A-1, signals that the Town of Chenango has formally committed to fair housing principles backed by local law. Property owners and managers operating in Chenango should understand that this chapter carries the authority of both local ordinance and New York State law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 36A to ensure their practices align with the town's fair housing mandate.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 36A-1 establishes that the Town of Chenango has enacted a fair housing chapter specifically to protect the housing opportunities of all people within the town. This foundational provision means that tenants have a local legal framework—Chapter 36A—that may support complaints or defenses related to unfair housing treatment. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected may wish to review the full Chapter 36A or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Broome County and New York State fair housing law.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Chenango Code § 36A-3
Chenango Code § 36A-6
Chenango Code § 36A-6
Chenango Code § 36A-3

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