Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-4
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This Part 1 shall apply to residential premises as follows: A. Lots, plots or parcels of land on which residential buildings, buildings of mixed occupancy or accessory structures are located. B. Residential buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, except as specifically excluded in § 122-5 . C. Residential occupancies in buildings of mixed occupancy. D. Accessory structures, accessory to residential occupancies. E. Use and occupancy of hotels and motels as defined in Part 4 , Article XIII , of this chapter.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-4 defines the range of properties and structures that fall under Part 1 of the local housing code. It covers residential land parcels, all types of residential buildings (from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings), mixed-use buildings with residential occupancies, accessory structures tied to residential use, and hotels and motels as defined elsewhere in the chapter. Certain properties are carved out by § 122-5, which lists specific exclusions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Highland Falls should be aware that § 122-4 casts a broad net, bringing one- and two-family homes, multi-family buildings, mixed-use properties, and accessory structures all within the scope of Part 1's requirements. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their specific property type falls within this scope—or qualifies for an exclusion under § 122-5—before assuming a particular rule does or does not apply to them. Hotel and motel operators should also note that their properties are expressly included under the definitions referenced in Part 4, Article XIII of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a wide range of housing types in Highland Falls—including apartments in multi-family buildings, units in mixed-use buildings, and guests in hotels or motels—may have protections under Part 1 of the code, as established by § 122-4. If a tenant believes a housing condition violates local code requirements, they can generally raise the applicability of § 122-4 when reporting concerns to local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 can help residents understand whether their specific housing type falls within this provision's scope or is excluded under § 122-5.
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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