Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-16
Automatic sunset of this article
Operative Text
Pursuant to § 7(b) of Chapter 56 , Part HH, of the Laws of the State of New York of 2024, this Article shall automatically expire and be repealed on June 15, 2034, unless Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law is extended, terminated, or otherwise amended by the State of New York prior to such automatic repeal date.
Section 173-16 of Beacon's rent regulations code establishes a built-in expiration date for the entire article: unless New York State acts first to extend, end, or amend Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, the local ordinance will automatically cease to have legal effect on June 15, 2034. This sunset clause is tied directly to state enabling legislation—specifically § 7(b) of Chapter 56, Part HH, of the 2024 New York State Laws. No local vote or separate repeal action is required for the article to lapse on that date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 173-16, property owners and managers subject to Beacon's rent regulations should be aware that the article's obligations are time-limited by operation of law, expiring on June 15, 2034, absent prior state action. Compliant operators generally monitor developments at the New York State level regarding Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, since any extension, termination, or amendment by the state could alter or eliminate that sunset date. Staying current with both local and state legislative updates helps operators understand when and whether their compliance obligations under this article continue beyond the stated expiration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 173-16 means that the tenant protections established under Beacon's rent regulations article are currently set to expire automatically on June 15, 2034, unless New York State changes Article 6-A of the Real Property Law before that date. Tenants relying on rights granted by this article may want to track state legislative activity, since a state-level extension could preserve those protections beyond the sunset date, while inaction would end them. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can be useful resources for staying informed about any changes to the state law that would affect this provision's lifespan.
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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