Cal. Civ. Code § 365
Laws repealed
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§ 365. Laws repealed. All statutes of the state and local laws, ordinances and regulations of cities to which this chapter is or hereafter becomes applicable, so far as inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, are hereby repealed; provided that nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed as abridging the right of any city to adopt local laws, ordinances, resolutions or regulations not less restrictive than the provisions of this chapter.
N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 365 establishes that any existing state statutes or local laws, ordinances, and regulations that conflict with the Multiple Dwelling Law are superseded by it. At the same time, the provision preserves the authority of cities to enact their own local rules, as long as those local rules are at least as protective as the state law's requirements. In effect, the Multiple Dwelling Law sets a statewide floor, while cities retain the power to go further but not to fall short of it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 365, property owners and managers operating in cities covered by the Multiple Dwelling Law must recognize that the state law overrides any conflicting local rules, but that local requirements stricter than the state law remain fully in force. Compliant operators generally identify which jurisdiction's rules apply to their properties and ensure their practices meet whichever standard is more stringent. Staying current with both state and applicable municipal codes is a routine part of managing properties subject to this chapter.
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 § 365 means that tenants living in covered dwellings are protected by at least the baseline standards set by the Multiple Dwelling Law, and may also benefit from stricter local ordinances their city has adopted. If a tenant believes a landlord is relying on a local rule that conflicts with and falls below the state law's standards, that inconsistency may be relevant to a housing complaint or proceeding. Tenants can explore their rights through local rent boards, housing agencies, or tenant-rights organizations familiar with how § 365's preemption and preservation principles apply in their city.
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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