Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-51
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This Part 2 shall take effect on the first day of February 1969.
Section 186-51 of Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 186 establishes that Part 2 of this ordinance became operative on February 1, 1969. This effective date provision anchors when the rules contained in Part 2 first carried legal force within the Town of Massena. Any rights, obligations, or restrictions created by Part 2 apply from that date forward.
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Under § 186-51, the regulations set out in Part 2 of Chapter 186 have been in effect since February 1, 1969, meaning property owners and managers operating in Massena have been subject to those requirements for decades. Compliant operators generally treat the provisions of Part 2 as fully operative and do not rely on arguments that the rules have not yet taken effect. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 186 is a standard part of managing rental property in Massena.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-51 confirms that the tenant protections and landlord obligations established in Part 2 of Massena's Chapter 186 have been in force since February 1, 1969. Tenants can rely on the fact that these rules are not new or untested — they have had legal effect for many years. Those seeking to understand how Part 2 applies to their housing situation may consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 186 for the substantive provisions that took effect on that date.
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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