North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements, governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises, and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Chapter 103 of the North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a baseline framework for how residential properties must be maintained and occupied. Under § 103-2, the chapter's stated purpose is to set uniform performance standards aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. The provision does not itself impose specific duties but signals the intent behind all the detailed requirements that follow in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in North Collins should understand that Chapter 103, as declared in § 103-2, is built around uniform maintenance and occupancy standards designed to protect resident welfare. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the specific requirements that flow from this purpose statement, treating them as a cohesive system rather than isolated rules. Keeping residential premises in good condition is the practical expression of the goals articulated in § 103-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-2 signals that Chapter 103 exists specifically to safeguard the safety, health, and welfare of residential occupants like tenants. When conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of basic maintenance or habitability standards, this purpose provision provides important context for understanding the rights established elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who believe conditions violate Chapter 103 may consider contacting the North Collins local government or a tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint or enforcement processes.
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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