South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-2
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide and ensure fair housing opportunities for all persons within the Village of South Glens Falls, County of Saratoga, State of New York, under the applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining thereto, as the same may be amended from time to time, and under the authority of General Municipal and Village Law, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes this chapter.
Section 66-2 of South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 establishes the foundational purpose of the village's fair housing chapter: to guarantee equal housing opportunities for all people living in or seeking housing in the Village of South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York. The chapter operates in alignment with applicable federal and state fair housing laws, which may be updated over time, and draws its authority from New York's General Municipal and Village Law. This provision does not itself impose specific duties but sets the legal and policy framework for the rules that follow in the chapter.
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Chapter 66 of the South Glens Falls Code, as introduced by § 66-2, signals that all subsequent provisions in this chapter are grounded in fair housing principles drawn from federal, state, and local law. Property owners and managers operating in the Village of South Glens Falls generally align their rental practices — including advertising, tenant screening, and lease terms — with the fair housing framework this chapter establishes. Staying current with any amendments to the underlying federal and state laws referenced in § 66-2 is a characteristic practice of compliant operators in this jurisdiction.
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Section 66-2 of South Glens Falls Code Chapter 66 affirms that the village has formally committed to ensuring fair housing opportunities for all persons within its boundaries, backed by federal and state law. This foundational provision means that the protections detailed throughout Chapter 66 carry the weight of local law, in addition to any rights available under New York State and federal fair housing statutes. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected may explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to a New York State fair housing agency, or filing a complaint under the applicable federal or state laws referenced in § 66-2.
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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