New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-1
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A. The City of New Rochelle hereby opts in and adopts the provisions of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York. B. There is hereby established, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 213 of the Real Property Law, a prohibition on eviction without good cause. C. High-rent exemption. Pursuant to Section 213(2)(a) the Real Property Law, the City of New Rochelle provides that any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter 132 if it has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent as published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and as shall be published for the County of Westchester by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. D. Small Landlord Definition. Pursuant to Section 213(2)(b) of the Real Property Law, the City of New Rochelle defines "small landlord," for purposes of this Chapter 132 , to mean a landlord of no more than one unit anywhere in the State of New York.
New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-1 establishes a local prohibition on eviction without good cause by opting into New York State's Article 6-A of the Real Property Law. The rule applies to most rental units in the city, but carves out an exemption for units whose monthly rent exceeds 345% of the HUD-published fair market rent for Westchester County, as further published by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Additionally, the provision defines a 'small landlord' as one who owns no more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State, a classification that carries its own significance under the broader chapter.
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Under New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-1, compliant property owners generally confirm whether their units fall within the chapter's coverage by comparing their monthly rent against 345% of the applicable HUD fair market rent for Westchester County. Operators who own more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State do not qualify as a 'small landlord' under this provision and should account for the full scope of good-cause eviction protections when managing tenancies. Keeping current records of unit rents and portfolio size helps operators assess which exemptions, if any, apply to their properties.
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New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 § 132-1 gives tenants in covered units a foundational protection against eviction without good cause, meaning a landlord generally must have a recognized reason to end a tenancy. Tenants whose monthly rent is at or below 345% of the HUD fair market rent for Westchester County—as published by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal—are more likely to fall within the chapter's protections, while those in higher-rent units may be exempt. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation can explore options such as raising a good-cause violation as a defense in eviction proceedings or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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