Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-1
Purpose
Operative Text
The purpose of this article is to make the provisions of Article 6-a of the New York State Real Property Law regarding rental property and prohibiting certain evictions without good cause effective and binding law in the Town of Pleasant Valley.
Section 72-1 of Pleasant Valley's Code of Ordinances establishes the town's intent to adopt and enforce the protections found in Article 6-a of the New York State Real Property Law, which limits evictions of tenants without a recognized 'good cause.' By enacting this local ordinance, Pleasant Valley makes those state-level rental protections directly applicable and enforceable within town boundaries. The provision itself is a statement of purpose, setting the legal foundation for the more specific rules that follow in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a property owner or manager operating in Pleasant Valley, it is important to understand that Chapter 72, Section 72-1 signals that the town has affirmatively adopted the good-cause eviction framework from New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a as local law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with what constitutes 'good cause' under that framework before initiating any eviction proceedings. Staying current with both the local ordinance and the underlying state law it incorporates is a standard part of managing rental property in Pleasant Valley.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-1 of Pleasant Valley's Code of Ordinances means that the good-cause eviction protections of New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a are not just state policy — they are locally binding law in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Tenants may be able to raise a violation of these protections as a defense in an eviction proceeding, or seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization about how the ordinance applies. Understanding that this provision establishes the purpose and legal basis for the chapter can help tenants identify which specific protections apply to their rental situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.