Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 91-2
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It is the intent of this chapter to preserve the health, safety and welfare of occupants of manufactured housing in the Village of Fair Haven by ensuring that suitable plans are prepared and provisions made for the placement of such upon individual lots provided with water, sewage disposal, parking and access to said occupancies.
Fair Haven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 91 § 91-2 establishes the overarching purpose of the village's manufactured housing chapter: to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living in manufactured homes. It does this by requiring that placement of such homes on individual lots be accompanied by adequate plans and provisions for water supply, sewage disposal, parking, and access. The provision sets the interpretive foundation for all other requirements in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 91 § 91-2, operators and owners placing manufactured housing in the Village of Fair Haven are expected to approach every lot placement with the chapter's core goals in mind — namely, ensuring that water, sewage disposal, parking, and access are properly planned and provided. Compliant operators generally document their site plans to demonstrate that each of these infrastructure elements is addressed before a unit is placed. Keeping this legislative intent in view can help guide decisions when interpreting other requirements throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 91-2 of Fair Haven's Code of Ordinances signals that residents of manufactured housing are entitled to living conditions that meet basic health, safety, and welfare standards, including proper water, sewage, parking, and access at their lot. If those conditions appear to be absent or inadequate, tenants may have grounds to raise the village's stated intent under ch. 91 as context when filing a complaint with local code enforcement or other applicable municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York manufactured housing law can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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