Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-8
General provisions governing all mobile homes
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A. (Reserved) B. No mobile home may hereafter be used for any purpose other than as a residence unless it is established that, as of the effective date hereof, it was being used exclusively for such other purpose. C. No alterations, additions or modifications may be made to an existing mobile home unless such alteration, addition or modification is freestanding and/or constructed in accordance with all state, federal and/or local regulations then in effect.
Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-8 establishes baseline rules for mobile homes within the jurisdiction. Under this provision, mobile homes are restricted to residential use, with a narrow exception for units that were already being used exclusively for a non-residential purpose before the ordinance took effect. Additionally, any alterations, additions, or modifications to an existing mobile home must either be freestanding or fully comply with all applicable state, federal, and local regulations at the time the work is done.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks or individual mobile home units should be aware that § 132-8 limits the permissible uses of mobile homes to residential occupancy. A compliant operator generally ensures that no unit under their management is converted to a commercial or other non-residential use without documented evidence that such use predated the ordinance. When tenants or owners seek to make structural changes, compliant operators typically verify that any alteration, addition, or modification is either freestanding or meets all current state, federal, and local building and zoning requirements before work begins.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Nichols, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-8, tenants living in mobile homes have a right to reside in a unit that is maintained as a residence, and the ordinance limits how the property can be repurposed away from that residential use. If a landlord attempts to convert a mobile home to a non-residential purpose without a valid pre-ordinance exception, that may constitute a violation of § 132-8 that a tenant could raise with local code enforcement authorities. Tenants who have concerns about unauthorized alterations or modifications to their mobile home may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available to them.
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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