Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-2
Opt-in to New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a
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As authorized by New York State Real Property Law § 213 , the Town of Pleasant Valley does hereby opt-in to the provisions of New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a .
Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-2 records the Town of Pleasant Valley's formal decision to opt into New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a, a step expressly permitted by Real Property Law § 213. By opting in, the town makes the tenant-protection provisions of Article 6-a applicable within its boundaries. This means that rental relationships in Pleasant Valley are now governed by that state framework, which addresses matters such as habitability and landlord obligations.
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Under Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-2, property owners and managers operating in Pleasant Valley are subject to New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a as a matter of local law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with Article 6-a's requirements—covering areas such as warranty of habitability and related landlord duties—and incorporate those standards into their leasing and maintenance practices. Staying current with both the local opt-in ordinance and the underlying state article is a common practice among operators in the town.
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Ch. 72 § 72-2 of the Pleasant Valley Code of Ordinances means that tenants in Pleasant Valley can look to New York State Real Property Law Article 6-a for protections that might not otherwise apply in a municipality that had not opted in. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to meet Article 6-a's standards may have grounds to raise that failure as a defense in a housing proceeding or to pursue other remedies available under state law. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with New York Real Property Law can help residents understand what Article 6-a covers and what general options exist.
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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