Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-1
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the Town of Nichols, the Town Board of the Town of Nichols in the County of Tioga, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Town Laws, hereby ordains, enacts, and publishes this chapter.
Section 106-1 of the Nichols, N.Y. Code of Ordinances establishes the legal foundation and stated purpose of the town's fair housing chapter. It declares that the Town Board of Nichols, acting under New York's General Municipal and Town Laws, has formally adopted this chapter to promote and protect fair housing opportunities for everyone within the town. This provision does not itself impose specific requirements but sets the overarching intent that guides the rest of Chapter 106.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Chapter 106, enacted under § 106-1, signals that the Town of Nichols has made a formal commitment to fair housing as a matter of local law. Property owners and managers operating in Nichols generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 106, since this enactment provision establishes the legal authority under which all subsequent fair housing obligations in the chapter derive. Understanding the purpose declared in § 106-1 helps operators contextualize the specific duties and prohibitions that follow in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-1 establishes that the Town of Nichols has enacted a fair housing chapter specifically to ensure equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of the town. This foundational provision, grounded in New York's General Municipal and Town Laws, signals that tenants have locally recognized fair housing protections beyond state and federal law. Those who believe their fair housing rights may have been affected can reference Chapter 106 as a whole, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore complaint avenues available under New York State fair housing frameworks.
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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