Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 130-7
Vacancies due to internal moves
Operative Text
If a tenant desires to move into a vacant apartment in the same complex and the owner is agreeable, the rent for such new apartment shall be no greater than one-half (1/2) the difference between present rent, plus the allowable one-year increase of leased apartment and the free market rent for the new apartment.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-7, when a tenant in a rental complex wishes to transfer to a different vacant unit within the same property and the owner agrees to the move, the rent charged for the new unit is capped by a specific formula. That formula limits the rent increase to no more than half the difference between the tenant's current rent (plus the allowable one-year increase) and the free-market rent for the new apartment. This provision prevents a landlord from charging full market rent simply because a tenant relocates internally within the same complex.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 130 § 130-7 who agree to an internal unit transfer must calculate the new rent using the formula prescribed by that section rather than simply setting the new rent at market rate. A compliant operator typically documents the current rent, the applicable one-year allowable increase, and the free-market rent for the destination unit, then applies the one-half-difference cap before executing a new lease. Maintaining clear records of each component of that calculation helps demonstrate compliance if the rent amount is later questioned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 130-7 of Bedford's Code of Ordinances ch. 130 gives tenants a defined rent-protection formula when they move to another unit within the same complex with the owner's consent, meaning the new rent cannot simply jump to market rate. Tenants who believe a landlord has charged more than the formula allows may wish to document the relevant rent figures and raise the potential violation with the appropriate local authority or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bedford's rent regulations. Consulting a tenant-rights resource can help clarify how the formula applies and what avenues exist for addressing a possible overcharge under § 130-7.
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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