Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 § 269-14
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This chapter shall not apply to hospitals, orphan asylums or charitable or nonprofit institutions.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 § 269-14 carves out a specific set of institutional property types from the requirements of Chapter 269. Hospitals, orphan asylums, and charitable or nonprofit institutions are explicitly excluded from the chapter's coverage. Any rules, obligations, or protections established elsewhere in Chapter 269 do not extend to these categories of facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of conventional residential rental properties in Buffalo should be aware that § 269-14 limits the exemption from Chapter 269 to hospitals, orphan asylums, and charitable or nonprofit institutions. Standard residential landlords and property managers do not fall within this exemption and remain subject to all applicable requirements of Chapter 269. Compliant operators generally confirm their property type does not qualify for an exemption before assuming any provision of the chapter does not apply to them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing operated by hospitals, orphan asylums, or charitable or nonprofit institutions should be aware that § 269-14 explicitly removes those facilities from the scope of Chapter 269, which may affect what protections are available to them under that chapter. Tenants in conventional rental housing, however, are not affected by this exemption and retain whatever rights Chapter 269 otherwise provides. Those uncertain about whether their housing falls under an exempt institution may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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