Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-56
Mobile home lots
Operative Text
A. Mobile home stand. (1) A mobile home lot shall contain a mobile home stand capable of retaining the mobile home in a fixed position. (2) A mobile home stand shall be adequately compacted and at such elevation, distance and angle, in relation to the accessway, as to facilitate the safe and efficient placement and removal of the mobile home. B. Accessory structures. Accessory structures shall be of durable construction and appropriate for intended use and location. C. Patios. Patios shall be located so as to provide safe and easy access from the mobile home. D. Storage lockers. Storage lockers shall be designed to provide adequate storage facilities convenient to the mobile home. E. Utility connections. (1) A mobile home lot shall be provided with the following utility connections: (a) Water supply connection. (b) Sanitary drainage connection. (c) Electrical receptacle. (2) Utility connections, including gas connection where provided, shall be readily accessible at the mobile home stand and shall have means for safe and efficient hookup to the mobile home. (3) The water supply connection shall be located a safe distance from sanitary drainage connection and shall not be subject to surface drainage. Means shall be provided for a suitable watertight connection, without cross-connection and danger of freezing. (4) The sanitary drainage connection shall be at proper location relative to the mobile home, and piping shall have a continuous grade to the point of disposal. Drainage connection shall be provided with suitable fittings to permit a watertight junction to be made with the mobile home outlet. (5) Gas connection shall provide a suitable gastight connection to the mobile home. (6) Electric system connection receptacle or terminal box shall be of an approved weatherproof type. Such receptacle shall have provision for an equipment ground.
Section 121-56 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum physical and infrastructure standards for individual mobile home lots within a mobile home park. Each lot must include a properly compacted stand to hold the mobile home in a fixed position, along with connections for water supply, sanitary drainage, and electricity—each meeting specific safety and watertightness requirements. Accessory structures, patios, and storage lockers must also meet standards for durability, safe access, and convenience. Where gas service is provided, the connection must form a gastight seal to the mobile home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Rensselaer are generally expected to ensure that every lot complies with the infrastructure and construction standards set out in § 121-56. This means maintaining compacted, properly graded stands; keeping utility connections—water, sewer, electric, and gas where applicable—accessible, weatherproof, and free from cross-connection or leakage risks; and ensuring that accessory structures, patios, and storage lockers are durably built and appropriately sited. Routine inspections of utility hookups and drainage grades are a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 121-56 of Rensselaer's Code of Ordinances, tenants renting mobile home lots have a basis to expect that their lot includes a stable, compacted stand and properly functioning utility connections—water, sewer, and electricity at minimum—that meet the safety standards described in this provision. If a lot's infrastructure appears deficient, such as inadequate drainage, unsafe electrical receptacles, or improper utility connections, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with local code enforcement authorities. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York mobile home park law can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this section.
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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