Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-43
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The purpose of Part 2 of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific requirements governing the construction, occupancy and maintenance of mobile homes and mobile home courts, and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 149-43 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Part 2 of Chapter 149, which governs mobile homes and mobile home courts. The provision sets out that uniform performance standards—covering construction, occupancy, and maintenance—exist to protect the safety, health, and welfare of those who live in or use these properties. It frames all the specific requirements that follow in Part 2 as expressions of these foundational goals.
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Operators and owners of mobile homes and mobile home courts in Oswego should understand that every specific requirement in Part 2 of Chapter 149 flows from the purpose stated in Section 149-43: ensuring safe, healthy, and well-maintained living environments. Compliant operators generally align their construction, occupancy, and maintenance practices with the uniform standards that Part 2 lays out. Familiarity with this purpose section can help property managers interpret ambiguous requirements elsewhere in the chapter in light of the safety and welfare objectives they are designed to serve.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-43 makes clear that Part 2 of Chapter 149 exists specifically to protect the safety, health, and welfare of mobile home and mobile home court occupants. Tenants living in these communities in Oswego have a regulatory framework designed with their well-being as its stated purpose. Those who believe conditions in their mobile home or court fall short of the standards contemplated by this chapter may explore options such as contacting the City of Oswego's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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