White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-10 § 4-10-16
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As used in this article the term "Act" shall mean the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, as amended, (Laws 1974, Chapter 576, as amended). State Law reference-- Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, Unconsol. L., §§ 8621--8634 (McKinney).
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-10 § 4-10-16 is a definitional provision that establishes the meaning of the term "Act" as used throughout Article 4-10 of the White Plains Municipal Code. Specifically, it ties that shorthand term to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (New York Laws 1974, Chapter 576, as amended), which is codified in state law at Unconsol. L. §§ 8621–8634. This kind of definitional section does not itself impose obligations or grant rights; it simply ensures that whenever "Act" appears elsewhere in the article, readers know which law is being referenced.
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Property owners and managers subject to White Plains rent regulations should be aware that White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-10 § 4-10-16 anchors the local article's use of the word "Act" to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both the local Municipal Code and the referenced state statute (Unconsol. L. §§ 8621–8634) to understand the full scope of their obligations. Knowing this definitional link helps operators correctly interpret other provisions within Article 4-10 that invoke the term "Act."
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in White Plains rental housing covered by Article 4-10 should understand that White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-10 § 4-10-16 defines the "Act" referenced throughout the article as the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, a New York State law found at Unconsol. L. §§ 8621–8634. Because many substantive protections in Article 4-10 are tied to that state law, understanding this definitional connection can help tenants interpret the rights and procedures described elsewhere in the article. Tenants seeking to understand how these protections apply generally can consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the state statute directly.
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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