White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-3
Exemptions
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Unless otherwise specified, the following rental housing units shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter: (a) Owner occupied Single family dwelling units; (b) Two (2) family dwelling units where one of the units is owner-occupied; (c) Condominium and Co-operative buildings; (d) Multifamily rental buildings with more than twelve (12) dwelling units; (e) Hotels, Motels, Rooming Houses, Group Homes, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities; or (f) Multifamily rental buildings managed by a State or Federal governmental agency or a quasi-governmental agency.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-3 identifies six categories of rental housing that fall outside the requirements of Chapter 4-29. These include owner-occupied single-family and two-family homes, condominiums and co-ops, multifamily buildings with more than twelve units, hotels and similar lodging facilities, and buildings managed by state or federal governmental or quasi-governmental agencies. Housing that does not fall into one of these exempt categories remains subject to the chapter's requirements unless another exemption applies.
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Property owners and managers should consult White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-3 to determine whether their rental units fall within one of the listed exempt categories before assuming Chapter 4-29 obligations apply. Operators of owner-occupied one- or two-family homes, condominium or co-op buildings, larger multifamily properties with more than twelve units, or government-managed housing generally do not need to comply with the chapter's requirements. Those whose properties do not clearly fit an exemption category typically treat the chapter's requirements as applicable and maintain compliance accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-3 sets out the types of rental housing that are not covered by Chapter 4-29's protections, so tenants may want to identify whether their unit falls within one of the listed exempt categories. Tenants living in smaller multifamily buildings of twelve or fewer units that are not owner-occupied and not government-managed may find that the chapter's protections apply to their situation. Those uncertain about their coverage status can reach out to the City of White Plains or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how the exemptions are applied.
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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