Cal. Civ. Code § 100
Application of article four
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§ 100. Application of article four. The provisions of this article shall apply to fireproof multiple dwellings erected after April eighteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-nine, and to such dwellings only. They shall apply to all such fireproof dwellings unless their application is expressly limited to dwellings of a particular class. They shall apply in addition to, and not in substitution for, the provisions of article three.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 100 defines the scope of Article Four, limiting its requirements to fireproof multiple dwellings that were constructed after April 18, 1929. The article's rules apply to all such fireproof dwellings unless a specific provision within it expressly narrows its reach to a particular class of building. Importantly, Article Four operates alongside Article Three rather than replacing it, meaning both sets of requirements can apply simultaneously to a covered building.
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Operators of fireproof multiple dwellings built after April 18, 1929 should be aware that N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 100 subjects those properties to the full requirements of Article Four in addition to those of Article Three. Compliant operators generally audit their buildings against both articles rather than treating one as a substitute for the other. Where a provision of Article Four is expressly limited to a particular class of dwelling, operators typically confirm whether their building falls within that class before determining applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 100 establishes that residents of fireproof multiple dwellings erected after April 18, 1929 are protected by both Article Four and Article Three of the Multiple Dwelling Law simultaneously. If a concern arises about building conditions or code compliance, tenants in covered buildings can explore whether both articles are relevant to their situation. General enforcement paths include raising a potential violation with a local housing or building code agency, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the issue as a defense in a housing proceeding.
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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