Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 142 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 142-7
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A. All factory manufactured homes, modulars or mobile homes must be affixed to a permanent foundation which extends below the frost line and must also be installed in accordance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements. B. All factory manufactured homes, modulars or mobile homes must comply with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements.
Section 142-7 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline construction and safety standards for factory manufactured homes, modulars, and mobile homes. Under this provision, such dwellings must be set on permanent foundations that extend below the frost line, and the entire installation must conform to New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requirements. The rule applies both to the foundation work and to the broader construction standards governing these types of homes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of factory manufactured homes, modulars, or mobile homes in Owego Village should be aware that Section 142-7 requires these structures to rest on permanent foundations reaching below the frost line. Compliant operators generally ensure that all installation work—from foundation depth to structural assembly—meets New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards before occupancy. Maintaining documentation of code-compliant installation is a practice commonly associated with meeting the requirements of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 142-7 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances gives tenants in factory manufactured homes, modulars, or mobile homes a basis to expect that their dwelling is installed on a proper permanent foundation and meets New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards. If a tenant has reason to believe these requirements have not been met, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Owego Village regulations. Raising a violation of Section 142-7 may also be relevant in certain housing-related proceedings.
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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