Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-4
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This chapter shall not apply to transient facilities, including but not limited to hotels, motels and other forms of temporary housing.
Section 127-4 of Garden City's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rent-related rules contained in Chapter 127 do not extend to transient or temporary lodging facilities, such as hotels and motels. The exemption is written broadly, covering any form of temporary housing, not just the specific examples named. As a result, operators and occupants of such facilities are governed by other applicable laws rather than this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-4, property owners who operate hotels, motels, or other temporary housing facilities are not subject to the requirements of Chapter 127. Compliant operators of transient facilities generally document the temporary nature of their accommodations and look to other local, state, or federal regulations that govern their specific type of lodging. Owners of longer-term residential rental properties, by contrast, should confirm whether their units fall outside this exemption and are therefore covered by Chapter 127.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-4 makes clear that people staying in hotels, motels, or similar temporary housing do not have the protections or rights established by Chapter 127. Individuals who believe their housing arrangement is residential rather than truly transient may have grounds to argue that the exemption does not apply to them. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing authority can help occupants understand whether their living situation qualifies for coverage under Chapter 127 or is excluded by this provision.
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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