Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-10
Interpretation; conflict with other provisions
Operative Text
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standards shall govern. This chapter supersedes and supplants the fair housing practices dated April 1990 and adopted by the Village of Horseheads Board of Trustees by resolution on April 19, 1990.
Section 135-10 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 establishes that the housing rules in this chapter set a floor, not a ceiling — they represent the minimum acceptable standards for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. When this chapter's requirements conflict with those of another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding controls. Additionally, this chapter formally replaces the Village of Horseheads' earlier fair housing practices document that was adopted by Board of Trustees resolution in April 1990.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Horseheads should be aware that § 135-10 means compliance with ch. 135 alone may not be sufficient if another applicable rule imposes a higher standard — the stricter requirement always governs. Compliant operators generally review all overlapping local, state, and federal regulations to identify which standard is most demanding and apply that one. Because ch. 135 supersedes the April 1990 fair housing resolution, operators should reference the current chapter rather than that earlier document when assessing their obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-10, tenants benefit from a layered system of protections: if any other applicable rule offers stronger protections than ch. 135, that stronger rule applies. This means a landlord cannot point to ch. 135 as a reason to avoid complying with a stricter overlapping regulation. Tenants who believe a housing standard is not being met may explore options such as raising the violation with local code enforcement, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing whether state or federal rules provide additional protections beyond what ch. 135 sets as its minimum.
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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