Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-2
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This chapter will be applicable to the following: A. Lots, plots or parcels of land on which buildings devoted to residential use or occupancy, including multiple dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings or accessory structures and migrant housing, are located. B. Buildings devoted to residential use or occupancy, including multiple dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings, accessory structures and migrant housing.
Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-2 defines the physical scope of the housing chapter, establishing that its rules apply to residential land and buildings broadly — covering everything from single lots with homes to multiple dwellings, mixed-use buildings, accessory structures, and migrant housing. The provision ensures that both the land parcels and the structures themselves fall within the chapter's reach. Any property used or occupied for residential purposes in Mamakating is subject to the requirements that follow in this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-2, property owners and managers should be aware that the chapter's obligations extend to all residential land and buildings they operate — including multiple dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings, accessory structures, and migrant housing. Compliant operators generally review whether each property type they manage falls within this broad scope before determining which specific standards apply. Owners of mixed-use or accessory structures in particular should not assume those properties are exempt from the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mamakating, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 § 120-2 establishes that tenants living in a wide range of residential settings — from apartments in multiple dwellings to migrant housing and mixed-occupancy buildings — are covered by the protections and standards set out in this chapter. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with the chapter's requirements may have grounds to raise a violation, given that their housing type falls within this defined scope. Local tenant-rights organizations or municipal code enforcement offices can be useful starting points for understanding how the chapter's coverage applies to a particular housing 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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