Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-36
Skirting
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Each mobile home owner shall be required to enclose the bottom portion of the mobile home with a metal, vinyl, painted, pressure-treated wood or other water-resistant material, properly ventilated, within 60 days after arrival in park. No skirt shall be required where a perimeter foundation [masonry, eight inches in width] fully encloses the area between the mobile home and ground level.
Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-36 requires that the open space beneath a mobile home be enclosed with an approved water-resistant material — such as metal, vinyl, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood — that is also properly ventilated. This enclosure, commonly called skirting, must be in place within 60 days of the home's arrival in the park. The requirement does not apply when a qualifying masonry perimeter foundation already fully encloses that space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-36, park operators generally track move-in dates and communicate the 60-day skirting deadline to incoming mobile home owners. Compliant parks typically maintain records confirming that each home either has approved skirting installed or qualifies for the masonry-foundation exemption. Keeping documentation of materials used and installation dates supports a clear compliance record if questions arise during an inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-36 places the skirting obligation on the mobile home owner, so tenants who own their home and rent a lot should be aware of the 60-day installation window that begins upon arrival. If a dispute arises about whether existing skirting or a perimeter foundation meets the ordinance's standards, tenants may wish to review the specific material and ventilation requirements set out in the provision. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Spencer town offices can be a starting point for understanding how compliance is assessed 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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