Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 71-8
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A. Zoning Administrator authorized to enforce. The Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector of the Town of Fort Edward is hereby authorized to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. B. Authorization to enter onto private property. For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any related chapter, the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator may, subject to state laws, enter upon private property, including new and existing mobile home sites and mobile parks, and enter into any mobile homes and other structures in any mobile home park and at the site of any mobile home, at reasonable times and hours, and shall be further empowered to enter a mobile home park for the purpose of recording the number of developed lots at the effective date of this chapter and any time thereafter. C. Notice of violation. Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector after proper examination and inspection, there appears to exist a violation of any provision of this chapter, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to serve a written notice of violation upon the owner of the premises. D. Notice of violation; contents. A notice of violation issued under the authority conferred by Subsection C , above, shall inform the recipient of the following: (1) The nature and details of the violation(s). (2) Remedial action necessary to come into compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (3) The date by which the violation(s) must be removed or otherwise remedied. (4) Potential penalties for failure to timely comply and remove or otherwise remedy violation(s). E. Extension of compliance deadline. The Building Inspector may extend the date of compliance in the notice of violation after written application if, in his opinion, there is reasonable evidence of attempt to comply and that reasonable conditions exist which prevent compliance by the specified date.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-8 establishes the enforcement framework for the town's mobile home and mobile home park regulations. The Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector are authorized to enter private property—including mobile home sites and parks—at reasonable times to check for compliance. When a violation is found, the Building Inspector must issue a written notice that describes the violation, the steps needed to fix it, the deadline for correction, and the potential penalties for failing to comply. The deadline for correction can be extended if the property owner applies in writing and shows a reasonable effort to comply along with legitimate obstacles to meeting the original deadline.
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Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-8, compliant operators of mobile home parks and mobile home sites generally maintain their properties in a manner that allows for straightforward inspection by the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator at reasonable times. When a notice of violation is received, operators typically document the steps they are taking toward compliance and, if circumstances prevent meeting the stated deadline, submit a written application to the Building Inspector requesting an extension with supporting evidence. Keeping clear records of maintenance, repairs, and any correspondence with the Building Inspector is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance under this provision.
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Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 71 § 71-8 gives residents of mobile home parks and mobile home sites certain procedural protections: any notice of violation issued by the Building Inspector must specify the nature of the problem, the corrective steps required, the compliance deadline, and the potential penalties involved. Tenants who believe conditions in their mobile home park may constitute a violation of ch. 71 can bring those concerns to the attention of the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator, who are authorized to inspect and act on complaints. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help residents understand how this provision's enforcement process may relate to their situation.
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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