Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-4
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement federal, state and local laws, codes or regulations. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a federal, state or local law, code or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall prevail when legally permissible. B. This chapter shall not be enforced against a bonafide farm or agricultural operation located within the Town.
Section 147-4 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 147, establishes that the chapter's rules work alongside—not instead of—existing federal, state, and local laws. When a conflict arises between this chapter and another law, the stricter of the two requirements applies, provided that outcome is legally permissible. Notably, the chapter carves out an explicit exemption for bona fide farms and agricultural operations located within the Town of Mamakating.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 147 should be aware that § 147-4 layers this chapter's requirements on top of any applicable federal, state, and local regulations—meaning compliance with one body of law does not automatically satisfy the other. Where rules conflict, operators generally look to whichever standard is more restrictive and apply that one. Landlords whose properties qualify as bona fide farm or agricultural operations within the Town may fall outside this chapter's enforcement reach entirely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 147-4 of Mamakating's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 147, tenants benefit from a framework that applies the stricter of any conflicting local, state, or federal housing rules—meaning protections are not weakened simply because another law sets a lower standard. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the chapter's requirements can raise the relevant provision as part of a complaint or legal proceeding. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Town of Mamakating's code enforcement office can be useful starting points for understanding which set of rules applies to a given rental situation.
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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