Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 49 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 49-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Fonda, the Village Board of the Village of Fonda, in the County of Montgomery, State of New York, under general authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 49-1 of Fonda's Code of Ordinances establishes the legal foundation and stated purpose of the Village's fair housing chapter. The provision declares that the Village Board of Fonda, acting under New York's General Municipal and Village Laws, has formally enacted this chapter to promote and protect fair housing opportunities for everyone within the village. It serves as the enabling and purpose clause for the broader set of fair housing rules that follow in Chapter 49.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 49, Section 49-1 signals that the Village of Fonda has made a formal legislative commitment to fair housing, meaning property owners and managers operating within the village are subject to the obligations that flow from this chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 49 to understand how this foundational purpose clause shapes the specific requirements that follow. Staying informed about the village's fair housing framework is a standard part of responsible property management in Fonda.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 49-1 establishes that the Village of Fonda has affirmatively committed to ensuring fair housing opportunities for all residents, providing a legal basis for the protections detailed throughout Chapter 49. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may look to this chapter as the governing local framework, and can also explore avenues such as contacting a tenant-rights organization or a relevant housing agency for general guidance. Understanding that this provision anchors the village's fair housing obligations can be a useful starting point when researching rights under Fonda's local code.
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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