Owego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 55-9
Amendments; interpretation of provisions; short title
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A. Amendment. The Town Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement, or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the more restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern. C. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Town of Owego Fair Housing Law."
Chapter 55, Section 55-9 of the Owego Code of Ordinances establishes three foundational rules for the Town's Fair Housing Law. First, the Town Board retains authority to change or repeal the chapter's provisions through a public notice-and-hearing process. Second, the chapter's requirements are treated as minimums, meaning that when this law conflicts with another rule, whichever standard is stricter takes precedence. Third, the chapter is formally titled 'The Town of Owego Fair Housing Law.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Owego should be aware that § 55-9 sets the chapter's requirements as a floor, not a ceiling. Where another applicable rule—local, state, or federal—imposes a higher standard than Chapter 55, compliant operators follow that higher standard. Staying current with any Town Board amendments made through the public hearing process described in § 55-9(A) is a routine part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 55-9 of the Owego Fair Housing Law establishes that its protections represent the minimum level of rights afforded to residents, so tenants may also be protected by stricter rules found elsewhere in local, state, or federal law. If a housing concern arises, tenants can look to 'The Town of Owego Fair Housing Law' as a baseline and explore whether other overlapping regulations offer additional protections. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help identify which set of rules applies in a given situation.
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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