Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-2
Policy established; Commission created
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It is hereby ordained and directed that the Village of Ellenville by this chapter adopts and establishes a Fair Housing Commission and establishes a fair housing policy. The Ellenville Human Rights Commission shall assume the additional duties related to fair housing and shall serve as the Fair Housing Commission. The purpose, policy, duties and procedures to be followed by the Commission under this chapter are set forth below.
Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-2 establishes a formal fair housing policy for the Village of Ellenville and creates a Fair Housing Commission to oversee it. Rather than forming an entirely new body, the ordinance assigns fair housing responsibilities to the existing Ellenville Human Rights Commission, which takes on those duties in addition to its other functions. The provision signals that the Commission's specific purposes, policies, and procedures will be defined in the sections that follow within Chapter 99.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-2, property owners and managers operating in the Village of Ellenville are subject to the fair housing policy formally adopted by this chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 99 to understand the duties and procedures the Ellenville Human Rights Commission—acting as the Fair Housing Commission—is empowered to carry out. Staying informed about the Commission's role helps operators understand the oversight structure governing housing practices in the village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-2 establishes that residents have access to a Fair Housing Commission—fulfilled by the Ellenville Human Rights Commission—as a local body with fair housing oversight responsibilities. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may look to this Commission as a potential avenue for raising concerns, alongside other rights and procedures described throughout Chapter 99. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Ellenville ordinances can help individuals understand what options may be available under this framework.
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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