Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-2
Opt-in to New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A
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As authorized by New York State Real Property Law Section 213 , the Town of Fishkill does hereby opt-in to the provisions of New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A .
Section 116-2 of the Fishkill Code of Ordinances formally activates New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A within the Town of Fishkill, as permitted by Real Property Law Section 213. By opting in, the town brings the full set of protections and obligations contained in Article 6-A into effect locally. This means that the rights and duties established under that state law article apply to rental housing relationships within Fishkill's jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fishkill Code ch. 116 § 116-2, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Fishkill are subject to New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A, which the town has formally adopted. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the requirements Article 6-A imposes on landlords, such as those relating to tenant protections and habitability standards, and incorporate those obligations into their standard practices. Staying current with the state-level provisions of Article 6-A is a routine part of operating rental property in Fishkill.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fishkill Code ch. 116 § 116-2 means that tenants renting in the Town of Fishkill are entitled to the protections provided by New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A, which the town has opted into under state authority. Tenants who believe their rights under Article 6-A have been violated may have the ability to raise that violation as a defense in a housing proceeding or pursue a complaint through appropriate state or local channels. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the New York State Real Property Law directly can help tenants understand what Article 6-A provides in their situation.
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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