Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 81-8
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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 the minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern. C. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. D. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Town of Waterford Fair Housing Law." E. When effective. This chapter shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 81-8 of Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 sets out several administrative rules governing the Town of Waterford Fair Housing Law. The Town Board retains authority to amend, supplement, or repeal the law following public notice and a hearing, and when this law conflicts with other local rules, the stricter standard applies. The law is designed to establish minimum protections for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, and if any single provision is found invalid, the rest of the law remains in force.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Waterford should be aware that under § 81-8, the Town of Waterford Fair Housing Law sets a floor, not a ceiling — where other applicable rules impose higher standards, those higher standards govern day-to-day operations. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any Town Board amendments made through the public notice and hearing process described in § 81-8(A), since changes to the chapter can affect obligations. Because the law's provisions are severable under § 81-8(C), a legal challenge to one part of the ordinance does not eliminate the remaining requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The Town of Waterford Fair Housing Law, formally titled under § 81-8(D), is structured to provide residents with at least the minimum protections required for public health, safety, and general welfare. Under § 81-8(B), when this law conflicts with another local rule or ordinance, the more protective or restrictive standard applies — a principle that can be relevant when evaluating housing rights in Waterford. Tenants who believe a provision of this chapter is relevant to their situation may wish to review the ordinance directly, contact the Town of Waterford, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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