Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 163-4
Exemptions
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: A. The rental of a housing accommodation in a building which contains housing accommodations for not more than two families living independently of each other, if the owner or members of the owner's family reside in one of such housing accommodations. B. The rental of rooms in a housing accommodation, if such rental is by the occupant of the housing accommodation or by the owner of the housing accommodation and said owner or members of the owner's family reside in such housing accommodations.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-4 carves out two categories of rentals from the town's rent regulation chapter. First, a two-family building is exempt when the owner or a family member of the owner lives in one of the units. Second, the rental of individual rooms within a housing accommodation is exempt when either the occupant of that accommodation or the owner—provided the owner or a family member lives there—is doing the renting. These exemptions mean the protections and obligations established elsewhere in Chapter 163 do not attach to those specific rental arrangements.
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Under Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-4, operators of small owner-occupied properties should be aware that the exemptions are conditional on actual owner or owner-family-member residency. A compliant operator in a two-family building typically maintains documentation confirming that the owner or a qualifying family member genuinely occupies one of the units, since that residency is what triggers the exemption. Similarly, owners who rent out rooms within their own occupied dwelling generally keep records showing their continued presence in the accommodation to support the exemption's applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brighton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 163 § 163-4 defines the situations in which Chapter 163's tenant protections do not apply, so tenants living in owner-occupied two-family buildings or renting rooms within an owner-occupied unit may find they fall outside the chapter's coverage. If a tenant believes the exemption is being claimed improperly—for example, because the owner does not actually reside in the property—that tenant may have grounds to raise the issue with local housing authorities or a tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether an exemption legitimately applies is an important first step, and consulting a tenant-rights resource familiar with Brighton's ordinances can help clarify the options available.
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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