Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-98
Nonapplicability
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This article shall not apply to premises which are not within the purpose and scope of this code.
Section 231-98 of Albany's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental regulations contained in Article 231 do not extend to premises that fall outside the defined purpose and scope of that code. In other words, certain types of properties or housing arrangements may be categorically excluded from the article's requirements and protections. The boundaries of what is 'within the purpose and scope' are determined by the broader definitions and applicability provisions found elsewhere in Chapter 231.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-98, operators of properties that genuinely fall outside the purpose and scope of Albany's Chapter 231 are not subject to the obligations that article imposes. Compliant operators typically document the nature and use of their premises to support any claim of nonapplicability, and they review the broader definitions in Chapter 231 to confirm whether an exemption applies. Relying on this exclusion without a clear basis in the code's scope provisions can expose an operator to compliance risk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-98 means that some premises in Albany may not be covered by the protections in Chapter 231, depending on whether they fall within the code's stated purpose and scope. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing is covered can review the definitions and scope provisions in Chapter 231 or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. If a landlord claims this exemption applies, tenants may wish to independently verify that claim against the full text of the ordinance.
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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