Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-42
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The purpose of this Part 2 is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home courts and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 178-42 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Part 2, which is to set consistent, baseline standards for how mobile homes and mobile home courts are built, occupied, and maintained. The provision frames these standards around specific performance objectives aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use such properties. It serves as the foundational statement of intent for all the more detailed requirements that follow in Part 2.
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Operators and owners of mobile homes and mobile home courts in Hornell should understand that § 178-42 signals that all subsequent requirements in Part 2 are grounded in uniform performance objectives tied to safety, health, and welfare. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Part 2 to ensure their construction, occupancy, and maintenance practices align with these baseline standards. Treating this purpose clause as a guiding framework helps operators interpret and apply the specific requirements that follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-42 establishes that residents of mobile homes and mobile home courts in Hornell are entitled to protections rooted in safety, health, and welfare standards. This purpose clause underpins all the specific requirements in Part 2, meaning tenants can reference it when seeking to understand the intent behind maintenance or occupancy rules that affect their living conditions. Tenants who believe these foundational standards are not being met may consider reaching out to the City of Hornell's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to explore available options.
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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