Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and maintain the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove.
Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-1 establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 136: to preserve and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of Village of Lake Grove residents. This provision functions as a statement of legislative intent, setting the framework under which the rest of the chapter's requirements operate. It does not itself impose specific obligations but signals that subsequent provisions are designed with resident well-being as the guiding principle.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 136, as introduced by § 136-1, is grounded in the health, safety, and welfare of Lake Grove residents, meaning that all operational requirements flowing from this chapter are oriented toward those community-protection goals. Property owners and managers generally demonstrate compliance by understanding that this purpose clause informs how the chapter's specific rules are interpreted and applied. Familiarity with this foundational intent can help operators contextualize their obligations under the chapter's more detailed provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-1 of Lake Grove's Code of Ordinances signals that Chapter 136 exists specifically to protect the health, safety, and welfare of village residents, which includes tenants. This purpose statement can be relevant when evaluating whether specific conditions or landlord actions align with the chapter's protective intent. Tenants who believe conditions in their housing fall short of these standards may wish to consult the Village of Lake Grove's relevant municipal offices or a tenant-rights organization to understand what remedies the chapter may provide.
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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