Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-3
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement federal, state and local laws, codes or regulations. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a federal, state or local law, code or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall prevail when legally permissible. B. This chapter shall not be enforced against a bona fide farm or agricultural operation located within the Town.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-3 establishes that the rules in Chapter 103 are meant to work alongside—not replace—existing federal, state, and local housing laws. When any provision of Chapter 103 conflicts with another law or regulation, whichever rule is stricter applies, provided that outcome is legally permissible. Separately, the chapter carves out a complete exemption for bona fide farms and agricultural operations located within the Town of Crawford.
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Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-3, property owners and managers operating in Crawford should be aware that compliance with state or federal housing law does not automatically satisfy local obligations—Chapter 103 may impose additional or stricter requirements. Operators of properties that could qualify as bona fide agricultural operations may wish to document that status, as such properties are explicitly excluded from the chapter's reach. Compliant operators generally review all applicable layers of law—federal, state, and local—to identify which standard is most restrictive and apply that standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-3 means that tenants in Crawford may be entitled to protections beyond what state or federal law alone provides, since the stricter rule governs when conflicts arise. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the chapter's requirements can raise a potential violation of § 103-3's layering principle as part of a complaint or legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Crawford's local ordinances can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other applicable laws.
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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