Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-2
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Village of Fort Plain, the Village Board of the Village of Fort Plain in the County of Montgomery, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Village Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 96-2 of Fort Plain's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the village's fair housing chapter: to provide and ensure equal housing opportunities for everyone within the Village of Fort Plain. Enacted by the Village Board under authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Village Laws, this provision sets the overarching policy goal that guides the rest of Chapter 96. It does not itself impose specific requirements but signals the legislative intent behind the rules that follow.
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Chapter 96, § 96-2 signals that the Village of Fort Plain has made a formal commitment to fair housing as a matter of local law. Property owners and managers operating within the village should understand that all subsequent provisions in Chapter 96 are interpreted in light of this stated purpose of ensuring equal housing opportunity. Operators who familiarize themselves with the full chapter are generally better positioned to align their practices with the village's fair housing framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-2 establishes that the Village of Fort Plain has affirmatively committed to fair housing for all residents, providing a policy foundation that can inform how the rest of Chapter 96 is applied. Tenants who believe they have experienced unequal treatment in housing within the village may find this stated purpose relevant when raising concerns under the chapter. General guidance on fair housing rights can also be sought from tenant-rights organizations or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers federal fair housing protections alongside local rules like those in Chapter 96.
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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