Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town of Nichols and of its inhabitants, by establishing specific requirements and regulations governing the occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home parks.
Section 132-1 of the Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 132, which is to protect community health, safety, morals, and general welfare by setting rules for how mobile homes and mobile home parks are occupied and maintained. The provision frames the entire chapter as a protective measure for both town property and residents. All subsequent regulations in Chapter 132 flow from this stated purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As operators of mobile homes or mobile home parks subject to Chapter 132, § 132-1, property owners and managers should understand that every specific requirement in this chapter is grounded in the town's interest in health, safety, and community welfare. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 132 to ensure their occupancy and maintenance practices align with these foundational goals. Keeping properties in good order reflects the preservation-of-property standard that § 132-1 explicitly identifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-1 signals that Chapter 132 exists, in part, to protect the people who live in mobile homes and mobile home parks in the Town of Nichols. Tenants in these communities have an interest in knowing that the chapter's rules on occupancy and maintenance are designed with their health and safety in mind. Those who believe conditions in their mobile home or park fall short of the chapter's standards may wish to contact the Town of Nichols directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with local 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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