Cal. Civ. Code § 283
Occupancy permitted
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§ 283. Occupancy permitted. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any other law, code, rule or regulation, occupancy for residential purposes of residential units covered by this article is permitted, if such occupancy is in compliance with this article. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit local authorities from issuing vacate orders for hazardous conditions, if appropriate.
Under N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 283, residential units covered by Article 7-C (commonly known as the Loft Law) are permitted to be occupied for residential purposes, provided that the occupancy meets the requirements set out in that article. This provision overrides conflicting provisions in other laws, codes, rules, or regulations that might otherwise bar such occupancy. However, § 283 preserves the authority of local governments to issue vacate orders when hazardous conditions exist.
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Property owners and managers overseeing units subject to N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 283 generally ensure that those units satisfy the compliance requirements of Article 7-C in order to maintain lawful residential occupancy. Operators typically track the article's specific standards—such as those related to building improvements and legalization timelines—because compliance is the condition on which the occupancy permission rests. Compliant operators also remain aware that § 283 does not shield a building from a local vacate order if hazardous conditions are found.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in Article 7-C loft units may find that § 283 provides a legal basis for their residential occupancy even where other laws or codes might otherwise have prohibited it, so long as the unit meets the article's requirements. If a landlord attempts to challenge the legitimacy of a tenant's occupancy on grounds rooted in conflicting regulations, § 283's override provision may be relevant to that dispute. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit qualifies under Article 7-C, or who face a vacate order, may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing guidance from the New York City Loft Board, if applicable.
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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