New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-10
Ownership; deed restrictions
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A. Ownership of an AH unit shall be on a fee-simple, condominium or cooperative basis, and title to the same shall vest in the eligible purchaser either individually, as joint tenant with other eligible purchasers or as tenants by the entirety. AH rental units may be owned by individuals or corporations, who or which will offer such units at rent levels which conform to the criteria established by the Village Board. The deed of ownership of any AH unit shall contain a covenant and restriction that ownership, rental and sale are subject to the moderate-income housing provisions of the Code of the Village of New Paltz, as amended from time to time, and that such provisions include restrictions on occupancy and resale. B. Upon the death of the last of the eligible owners of an AH unit, the executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased owner shall place the AH unit for resale on the basis as set forth herein. In no event shall the beneficiaries of the estate, distributees or heirs at law of the deceased owner be entitled to occupy the AH unit or be entitled to ownership status, unless the eligibility provisions of these regulations are separately adhered to and complied with. C. Under no circumstances shall an AH unit, whether available for ownership or on a rental basis, be offered for rental, lease, sublease, boarding, timeshare or any other basis whereby persons other than the eligible owners and qualifying family members reside in the AH unit on either a temporary (more than one week) or permanent basis. D. All requirements of this section and of this chapter are to be memorialized in covenants and deed restrictions imposed on AH units in a form and content acceptable to the County Clerk for recording and approved by the Village Attorney.
New Paltz Village Code ch. 132 § 132-10 establishes that affordable housing (AH) units must be owned in specific legal forms—fee-simple, condominium, or cooperative—and that every deed must carry a recorded covenant restricting ownership, rental, and resale to those who meet the village's moderate-income eligibility criteria. When an eligible owner dies, the estate must place the unit back on the market under the same rules, and heirs or beneficiaries cannot simply inherit occupancy rights unless they independently qualify. The provision also prohibits any arrangement—sublease, boarding, timeshare, or similar—that would allow non-eligible persons to reside in the unit for more than one week, and all of these restrictions must be formally recorded with the County Clerk.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of AH units under ch. 132 § 132-10 generally ensure that their deeds contain the required covenant language, approved by the Village Attorney and recorded with the County Clerk, before any sale or rental is completed. Compliant landlords set rent levels that conform to the criteria established by the Village Board and screen all prospective tenants to confirm they meet the moderate-income eligibility standards. Subleasing, boarding arrangements, timeshares, or any other occupancy by non-eligible persons—even on a temporary basis exceeding one week—are prohibited under this section, so operators typically maintain clear lease terms that reflect these restrictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Paltz Village Code ch. 132 § 132-10, tenants in AH units have the assurance that the unit's deed must carry a recorded covenant confirming that rent levels and occupancy rules are governed by the village's moderate-income housing provisions. If a landlord attempts to rent the unit at rates above those approved by the Village Board, or allows non-eligible occupants in ways that could jeopardize the unit's AH status, tenants may consider raising the violation with the Village of New Paltz or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local affordable housing regulations. Tenants should also be aware that their own occupancy rights are tied to ongoing eligibility compliance, as § 132-10 makes clear that even heirs of a deceased owner must separately satisfy eligibility requirements to retain any right to the unit.
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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