New Paltz Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 94 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 94-11
Good cause eviction protections established
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A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all provisions set forth in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law and any amendments thereto are hereby adopted by the Town of New Paltz. B. Pursuant to § 213(2)(a) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter if such unit has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent, as calculated as provided in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law. C. Pursuant to § 213(2)(b) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, the Town of New Paltz defines "small landlord" to mean a landlord of no more than one unit anywhere in the state of New York. D. This chapter shall be enforceable as set forth in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law.
New Paltz Town Code ch. 94 § 94-11 formally adopts New York State's Good Cause Eviction protections (Article 6-A of the Real Property Law) for the Town of New Paltz, with two local modifications. First, rental units whose monthly rent exceeds 345% of the applicable fair market rent are exempt from these protections. Second, the town defines a 'small landlord' as one who owns no more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State, which may affect how certain exemptions under the law apply. Enforcement follows the mechanisms established in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law.
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Under New Paltz Town Code ch. 94 § 94-11, property owners operating in New Paltz are subject to the Good Cause Eviction framework adopted from Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, unless a specific exemption applies. Compliant operators generally assess whether their units fall above the 345%-of-fair-market-rent threshold or whether they qualify as a 'small landlord' — defined locally as owning no more than one unit statewide — before determining how the chapter's requirements apply to their properties. Keeping accurate records of rent levels and unit ownership is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Paltz Town Code ch. 94 § 94-11 extends Good Cause Eviction protections to eligible renters in New Paltz by adopting Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, meaning landlords generally must have a legitimate reason to pursue eviction or decline to renew a lease. Tenants whose monthly rent is at or below 345% of the applicable fair market rent may be covered by these protections, while those renting from a landlord who owns only one unit in New York State should be aware that the local 'small landlord' definition could affect their coverage. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization, reviewing the enforcement procedures outlined in Article 6-A, or raising the protections as a defense in any eviction proceeding.
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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