Cal. Civ. Code § 250
Application of article seven
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§ 250. Application of article seven. The provisions of this article shall apply only to non-fireproof new dwellings of permanent or transient occupancy, and shall apply in addition to and not in substitution for the provisions of articles two and five, and in the case of transient dwellings, sections fifty-three, fifty-six, and sixty-one of article four.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 250 defines the scope of Article Seven's building requirements: they apply exclusively to non-fireproof new dwellings, whether those dwellings are used for permanent or transient occupancy. Importantly, Article Seven's rules do not replace the requirements found in Articles Two and Five—or, for transient dwellings, certain sections of Article Four—but instead layer on top of them. This means a covered building must satisfy all applicable articles simultaneously, not just one set of rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of non-fireproof new dwellings should be aware that compliance with N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 250 means meeting Article Seven's standards in addition to those of Articles Two and Five, and, where the property is a transient dwelling, the relevant sections of Article Four as well. A compliant operator generally audits the building against every applicable article rather than treating Article Seven as a standalone checklist. Operators of fireproof buildings, by contrast, fall outside Article Seven's scope entirely under § 250.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 250, residents of non-fireproof new dwellings—whether permanent or transient—are protected by multiple overlapping sets of building standards, not just Article Seven alone. If a tenant believes their building falls short of required conditions, that concern may implicate Articles Two, Four, or Five in addition to Article Seven, broadening the potential bases for a complaint or housing code violation. Tenants can explore these overlapping protections by contacting a local tenant-rights organization or a housing agency with jurisdiction over their building.
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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