Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-52
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This article shall apply to all premises and rental dwelling units within such premises located within the Town of Clarkstown, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located.
Section 157-52 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rental dwelling unit regulations in this article cover every rental unit within the Town of Clarkstown, regardless of whether the unit's use is permitted under local zoning rules. In other words, a unit does not escape the article's requirements simply because it may be located in a zoning district where residential rentals are not officially authorized. The provision casts a deliberately broad net, ensuring that informal or non-conforming rental arrangements are still subject to the same standards as fully permitted ones.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-52, property owners and managers in Clarkstown cannot rely on a zoning technicality to argue that their rental units fall outside the article's requirements. Compliant operators treat every rental dwelling unit they control within the town as subject to this article's standards, whether or not the unit's residential rental use is formally permitted in its zoning district. Keeping accurate records of all rental units on a property—regardless of their zoning status—is a practice consistent with operating under this broad scope provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-52 means that tenants living in Clarkstown rental units are covered by this article's protections even if their unit is located in a zoning district where rentals are not officially permitted. Tenants in non-conforming or informal rental arrangements are not excluded from the article's reach, which can be relevant when raising a violation or seeking remedies. Tenants who believe their unit's status is being used to deny them protections under this article may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances.
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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