Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-2
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It is found and declared that, by reason of lack of maintenance and progressive deterioration, structures and properties have the further effect of creating blighting conditions and initiating slums and that, if the same are not curtailed and removed, the aforesaid conditions will grow and spread and will necessitate in time the expenditure of large amounts of public funds to correct and eliminate the same. By reason of timely regulations and restrictions, as herein contained, the growth of slums and blight may be prevented and the neighborhood and property values thereby maintained, the desirability and amenities of residential and nonresidential uses and neighborhoods enhanced and the public health, safety and welfare protected and fostered.
Section 108-2 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 sets out the legislative findings that underpin the village's property maintenance regulations. It establishes that neglected structures and deteriorating properties can spread blight, depress neighborhood values, and ultimately burden the public with remediation costs. The provision frames timely code enforcement as the mechanism for preventing those harms and protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
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Chapter 108, § 108-2 signals that Montour Falls treats ongoing property upkeep as a community-wide concern, not merely a private matter. Operators who maintain their structures in good repair align with the policy goals the village has formally declared, reducing exposure to code-enforcement scrutiny. Staying ahead of deterioration—rather than allowing conditions to accumulate—reflects the proactive maintenance posture the ordinance envisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-2 of Chapter 108 articulates why Montour Falls enacted its property maintenance code: to prevent blight and protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. Tenants living in deteriorating conditions may find this findings section useful context when raising concerns with village code-enforcement officials or a tenant-rights organization, since it reflects the village's stated commitment to curtailing neglect. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local code-enforcement office or consulting a housing advocacy resource familiar with New York village ordinances.
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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