Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-1
Purpose and authority
Operative Text
The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Hancock and to assist in enforcing the Village of Hancock Code by requiring the registration of certain rental units within the Village. This article is adopted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law § 10. Nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve any person or entity from complying with the provisions of any other applicable law, rule or regulation established by the Village of Hancock.
Section 83-1 of Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 establishes the foundational purpose of the Village of Hancock's rental registration program: to protect public health, safety, and welfare by requiring certain rental units to be registered with the Village. The provision is grounded in New York's Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, which grants local governments authority to enact such measures. Importantly, this article does not replace or override any other applicable Village codes, laws, or regulations — all other obligations remain fully in effect.
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Under § 83-1 of Hancock's ch. 83, the Village has established a rental registration requirement as part of its broader code-enforcement framework. Operators of rental properties in the Village of Hancock generally ensure that their units are registered in accordance with this article while continuing to comply with all other applicable Village codes and regulations. Because this provision explicitly preserves all other legal obligations, compliant operators treat registration as one layer of a broader set of requirements rather than a standalone checklist item.
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Section 83-1 of Hancock, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 signals that the Village has a formal interest in tracking rental housing conditions as a matter of public health, safety, and welfare. Tenants may find it useful to know that this registration framework exists alongside — not instead of — other Village code protections, meaning multiple sets of rules may apply to their rental unit. Those who believe a landlord has failed to comply with Village requirements, including registration, can explore options such as contacting the Village of Hancock directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal law.
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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