Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-32
Anchoring of manufactured home stands
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The manufactured home stand shall be provided with anchors and tie-downs such as cast-in-place concrete deadmen, eyelets imbedded in concrete foundations, screw augers, arrowhead anchors or other devices capable of securing the stability of the manufactured home. Anchors and tie-downs shall be placed at least at each corner of the manufactured home stand.
Section 127-32 of Groton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 requires that every manufactured home stand be equipped with anchoring and tie-down devices to keep the home structurally stable. Acceptable devices include cast-in-place concrete deadmen, embedded eyelets, screw augers, arrowhead anchors, or comparable alternatives. At a minimum, anchors and tie-downs must be installed at each corner of the stand.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks or stands in Groton must ensure that each stand is outfitted with compliant anchoring hardware as described in § 127-32. A compliant setup generally includes at least one anchor or tie-down at every corner of the stand, using an approved device type or a comparable alternative that achieves equivalent stability. Maintaining documentation of the anchoring system installed at each stand can support demonstration of compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 127-32 of Groton's Code of Ordinances, residents of manufactured homes have an interest in confirming that their home stand is properly anchored at each corner with approved tie-down devices. If anchoring appears absent or inadequate, tenants may raise this as a housing-condition concern with the appropriate local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing standards can help residents understand what a compliant installation should look like and what options exist for addressing deficiencies.
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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