Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-15
Prohibition of eviction without good cause established
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A. All applicable provisions set forth in Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law, and any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by the City of Beacon. B. Pursuant to § 213(2)(a) of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article, any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this article if such unit has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent, as published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and as shall be published for the County of Dutchess by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. C. Pursuant to § 213(2)(b) of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article, a "small landlord" is defined as a landlord of no more than one units anywhere in the State of New York shall be exempt from the provisions of this article.
Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-15 formally adopts New York State's 'good cause eviction' framework (Article 6-A of the Real Property Law) as local law, meaning landlords generally must have a legally recognized reason to evict a tenant or refuse to renew a lease. Two categories of housing are carved out from these protections: units whose monthly rent exceeds 345% of the HUD-published fair market rent for Dutchess County, and units owned by a 'small landlord,' defined locally as a landlord who owns no more than one unit anywhere in New York State. Tenants in exempt units do not receive the good-cause protections that this article otherwise provides.
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Under Beacon ch. 173 § 173-15, operators of covered rental units are generally expected to document a legally recognized ground for eviction or non-renewal before proceeding, consistent with Article 6-A of the Real Property Law as adopted by Beacon. Landlords who own more than one unit statewide and whose units rent below the 345%-of-fair-market-rent threshold should treat their properties as covered by this article and maintain records that support any good-cause basis for an eviction action. Operators who believe their units may qualify for an exemption—whether on rent-level or small-landlord grounds—typically review the current HUD fair market rent figures for Dutchess County, published periodically by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, to confirm their status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Beacon ch. 173 § 173-15 gives tenants in covered units the benefit of good-cause eviction protections adopted from Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, meaning a landlord generally cannot remove a tenant or decline to renew a lease without a qualifying reason. Tenants who receive an eviction notice may be able to raise the absence of good cause as a defense in housing court proceedings. Those who want to understand whether their unit is covered—or who believe their landlord has not complied with this article—can consult the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, a local tenant-rights organization, or a legal aid provider for general information about their rights.
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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