Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-8
Occupancy classification of buildings
Operative Text
Buildings, for the purpose of this chapter, shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings. Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with less than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings, as defined in § 156-6 of this chapter, also including: (1) Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with more than four lodgers with a family in either one of such dwelling units. (2) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (3) Lodging houses. (4) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures. Garages, carports and similar-type structures on residential premises.
Section 156-8 of Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 establishes how residential buildings are sorted into occupancy categories for the purposes of the chapter's regulations. A building with one or two dwelling units and fewer than four lodgers living with a family falls into the one- and two-family dwelling class, while the same building with more than four lodgers shifts into the multiple-dwelling class alongside apartment houses, apartment hotels, lodging houses, and garden apartments. Accessory structures such as garages and carports on residential premises form their own separate category.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Fallsburg should be aware that § 156-8 determines which regulatory requirements apply to their buildings based on occupancy classification. A building that starts as a one- or two-family dwelling can shift into the more heavily regulated multiple-dwelling category simply by having more than four lodgers residing with a family in a unit, so operators generally track the number of lodgers carefully. Garages, carports, and similar accessory structures on residential premises are classified separately and may carry their own compliance obligations under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 156-8 of Fallsburg's Code of Ordinances ch. 156 affects tenants because the classification of a building determines which protections and standards apply to the place where they live. Tenants in buildings with a high number of lodgers may find that their building qualifies as a multiple dwelling, potentially triggering a broader set of habitability and safety requirements. Tenants who believe their building has been misclassified or that applicable standards are not being met can raise the issue with local code enforcement or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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