N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 4 § 26-503
Short title (New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969)
Operative Text
This law may be cited as the rent stabilization law of nineteen hundred sixty-nine.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 and 26-503 establish the official short title of this body of law: the 'rent stabilization law of nineteen hundred sixty-nine.' This provision is purely a naming clause and does not itself impose any requirements, prohibitions, or rights. It serves as the formal reference point used when citing or invoking the broader rent stabilization framework in New York City.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 and 26-503 identify the governing law as the 'rent stabilization law of nineteen hundred sixty-nine,' which is the framework under which covered residential properties in New York City are regulated. Property owners and managers operating rent-stabilized units generally reference this title when reviewing compliance obligations, lease requirements, and regulatory filings. Understanding that this citation anchors the full body of stabilization rules helps operators locate the correct legal authority when consulting official guidance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 and 26-503 give the formal name to the law that provides rent stabilization protections for many New York City renters. Knowing this official title — the 'rent stabilization law of nineteen hundred sixty-nine' — can help tenants identify the correct legal framework when researching their rights or referencing the law in communications with landlords or agencies. Tenants who believe their rights under this law have been affected may consider contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or 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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