Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 § 249-3
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Pursuant to § 213, Subdivision 2(b), of the Real Property Law , this chapter shall define for the City of Middletown that a “small landlord” is a landlord with no more than one unit anywhere in the State of New York. Such “small landlord” shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Section 249-3 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 249 establishes a local definition of 'small landlord' for purposes of the chapter, consistent with New York Real Property Law § 213, Subdivision 2(b). Under this definition, a landlord who owns no more than one rental unit anywhere in the State of New York qualifies as a 'small landlord.' Landlords who meet this definition are fully exempt from all other requirements set out in Chapter 249.
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Chapter 249, § 249-3 of the Middletown Code of Ordinances creates an exemption that applies to property owners with no more than one rental unit statewide. Compliant operators who believe they qualify as a 'small landlord' under this provision generally document their total unit holdings across New York State to support that classification. Because the exemption turns on a statewide unit count rather than just local holdings, operators with properties in multiple New York municipalities typically account for all of them when assessing whether this definition applies.
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Section 249-3 of Middletown's Chapter 249 determines which landlords are subject to the chapter's protections and which are not, based on how many units the landlord owns across New York State. If a landlord claims the 'small landlord' exemption, tenants may want to verify whether that landlord truly owns no more than one unit statewide, since the exemption is tied to that specific threshold. Tenants with questions about whether their landlord qualifies for this exemption can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Middletown for guidance on how the provision applies.
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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