Cal. Civ. Code § 14
Application of act
Operative Text
§ 14. Application of act. The provisions of this act shall be applicable: a. in the city of New York; and b. in all counties within the state of New York outside the city of New York and shall become and remain effective only in a city, town or village located therein as provided in section three of this act.
Section 14 of the ETPA defines the geographic reach of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. The law automatically applies within New York City, while its protections extend to cities, towns, and villages in other New York State counties only when those localities opt in through the process described in Section 3 of the act. In other words, the act's coverage outside New York City is not automatic but depends on local government action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under the ETPA should confirm whether their specific locality falls within the act's coverage as defined by § 14. In New York City, the act applies by default, so operators there generally account for ETPA obligations as a baseline. Outside New York City, compliant operators typically verify whether their city, town, or village has formally activated the act under Section 3 before determining which ETPA requirements govern their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14 of the ETPA, tenants in New York City are covered by the act's protections as a matter of law, while tenants outside the city should check whether their municipality has opted into coverage pursuant to Section 3. Tenants who believe the act applies to their locality but is not being honored may consider raising that coverage question with a local rent board if one exists, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Understanding whether § 14 brings your municipality within the act's scope is often a threshold question in any ETPA-related matter.
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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