Ghent, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-5
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to dwellings designated and used exclusively for occupancy as hotels, motels, transient homes, or bed-and-breakfast facilities.
Section 136-5 of Ghent, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 136 carves out a specific category of lodging from the chapter's coverage. Dwellings that are both designated and actively used exclusively as hotels, motels, transient homes, or bed-and-breakfast facilities fall entirely outside the chapter's requirements. The exemption is conjunctive — a property must meet both the designation and use criteria to qualify.
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Operators of hotels, motels, transient homes, or bed-and-breakfast facilities in Ghent should be aware that Chapter 136, § 136-5 excludes those property types from the chapter's obligations, provided the property is both formally designated and actually used exclusively in that capacity. Operators of mixed-use or partially residential properties should not assume the exemption applies automatically, as the exclusive-use requirement is a meaningful threshold. Maintaining clear documentation of a property's designation and operational use can help demonstrate compliance with the exemption's conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in conventional residential dwellings in Ghent should know that Chapter 136, § 136-5 limits the chapter's exemptions to properties exclusively designated and used as hotels, motels, transient homes, or bed-and-breakfast facilities. If a tenant believes their housing is being misclassified under this exemption to avoid the chapter's protections, that classification question may be raised as part of any proceeding under Chapter 136. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ghent or Columbia County housing law can help residents understand whether their specific housing type falls within or outside the chapter's coverage.
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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