Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-14
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The purpose of this article is to adopt a local law pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law to prohibit certain evictions without good cause in the City of Beacon.
Section 173-14 of Beacon's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the city's good-cause eviction article, which was enacted under the authority of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law. The provision signals that landlords in Beacon may not evict tenants without a legally recognized reason, commonly called 'good cause.' This section sets the policy framework that the rest of the article builds upon, rather than specifying particular rights or obligations on its own.
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As the purpose clause of ch. 173 § 173-14, this section signals that Beacon has formally adopted a good-cause eviction framework aligned with New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A. Compliant property operators in Beacon generally familiarize themselves with the full article to understand which grounds for eviction are recognized as 'good cause' under local law. Staying current with the requirements established under this chapter helps operators avoid actions that could be challenged as prohibited evictions.
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Section 173-14 establishes that Beacon has enacted local protections against evictions that lack a recognized 'good cause,' grounding those protections in New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A. Tenants in Beacon may be able to raise a violation of this article as a defense if they believe an eviction proceeding lacks a legally sufficient reason. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Beacon's local ordinances can help residents understand how the broader protections under ch. 173 apply to their circumstances.
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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