Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 130-2
Possible rent increases
Operative Text
A. Each tenant of a building covered by this agreement shall have the right to renew his or her lease, upon its expiration, under a renewal lease that shall contain the same terms and conditions as the immediately prior lease, except that such new or renewal lease shall be for a term of either one (1) or two (2) years, such term to be selected by the tenant, at a monthly or annual rent that: (1) In the case of a one-year term, shall not exceed the prior rent by more than six percent (6%) or the guidelines then in effect set by the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board, whichever is greater; or (2) In the case of a two-year term, shall not exceed the prior rent by more than eight percent (8%) or the guidelines then in effect set by the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board, whichever is greater. B. With respect to tenancies where the tenant is at least sixty-two (62) years of age on the date of the lease or renewal thereof, the maximum rent increase shall be no greater than three percent (3%) for a one-year lease and five percent (5%) for a two-year lease.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-2, tenants in covered buildings have the right to renew their leases on the same terms and conditions as before, choosing either a one-year or two-year renewal term. Rent increases on renewal are capped: for a one-year term, the increase cannot exceed 6% or the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board's current guidelines, whichever is greater; for a two-year term, the cap is 8% or those guidelines, whichever is greater. Tenants who are at least 62 years old at the time of the lease or renewal receive additional protection, with increases limited to no more than 3% for a one-year lease and 5% for a two-year lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-2 generally ensure that renewal leases are offered on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease, with rent increases calculated against the applicable caps. Compliant operators track the current Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board figures to determine whether the percentage-based cap or the board's guidelines apply, since the provision uses whichever is greater. When a renewing tenant is 62 or older as of the lease date, operators apply the lower senior-tenant caps of 3% for one-year renewals and 5% for two-year renewals, and maintain documentation of the tenant's age to support that determination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-2, tenants in covered buildings have the right to choose a one-year or two-year renewal lease, and the rent increase on that renewal is subject to defined percentage caps tied to the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board's current guidelines. Tenants who are 62 or older at the time of renewal are entitled to the lower senior caps, which provide additional protection against larger increases. Tenants who believe a proposed rent increase exceeds the limits set by § 130-2 may consider raising the issue with local housing authorities, consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County rent regulations, or exploring whether the violation can be raised as a defense in a relevant proceeding.
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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