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Johnstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 § 150-2

Purpose

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JohnstownFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Johnstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 150 § 150-2
For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the City of Johnstown, the Common Council of the City of Johnstown, in the County of Fulton, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and City Laws, hereby obtains, enacts, and publishes this chapter.
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Plain English

Section 150-2 of Johnstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 150 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's fair housing chapter: to promote and protect equal housing opportunities for everyone within Johnstown. The Common Council enacted this chapter under authority granted by New York's General Municipal and City Laws. This provision does not impose specific requirements on its own but sets the policy framework that the rest of Chapter 150 is built upon.

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For Property Managers

Chapter 150, § 150-2 signals that Johnstown's housing regulations are rooted in a citywide commitment to fair and equal access to housing. Property owners and managers operating in Johnstown generally align their practices with this overarching purpose, understanding that subsequent sections of Chapter 150 translate this goal into specific obligations. Staying informed about the full scope of Chapter 150 is a common practice among compliant operators in the city.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 150-2 of Johnstown's Code of Ordinances declares that the city's fair housing chapter exists specifically to protect the housing opportunities of all residents. This purpose provision can provide important context when interpreting rights and protections found elsewhere in Chapter 150. Tenants who believe their housing opportunities have been affected may find it useful to review the full chapter, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the appropriate local or state agency for guidance.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Johnstown Code § 150-7
Johnstown Code § 150-7
Johnstown Code § 150-4
Johnstown Code § 150-4

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