Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-1
Eviction
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A special summary proceeding to evict a tenant from leased premises may be maintained upon the ground that the premises, or any part thereof, has been used or occupied for the use, possession, sale or manufacture of drugs described as illegal by the New York State Penal Law (hereafter "illegal drugs"). For the purpose of this chapter, the term "tenant," in addition to its ordinary meaning, shall include an occupant of one or more rooms in a rooming house or a resident, not including a transient occupant, of one or more rooms in a hotel or motel who has been in possession of the premises for 30 consecutive days or longer. The term "premises" shall mean the apartment, room or rooms used or occupied by the tenant. The term "real property" shall mean the parcel of land or building in which such apartment, room or rooms is located.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-1 establishes a legal mechanism by which a landlord may initiate a special summary eviction proceeding when leased premises—or any portion of them—have been used or occupied for activities involving illegal drugs as defined under New York State Penal Law. The provision broadly defines 'tenant' to include not only traditional renters but also rooming-house occupants and long-term hotel or motel residents who have been in continuous possession for 30 days or more. 'Premises' is defined as the specific apartment or room(s) the tenant occupies, while 'real property' refers to the broader building or parcel in which those spaces are located.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-1, property owners and managers who have documented evidence that a unit or room has been used or occupied for illegal drug activity may have grounds to pursue a special summary eviction proceeding. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough records of any incidents, law enforcement reports, or notices related to drug activity on the premises before initiating such a proceeding. Because this is a legal process with specific procedural requirements, operators generally work with qualified legal counsel to ensure the proceeding is properly filed and supported.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Crawford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-1 grants landlords the ability to seek a special summary eviction based on alleged illegal drug activity, but tenants retain the right to respond and present a defense within that proceeding. The provision's broad definition of 'tenant' means that rooming-house occupants and long-term hotel or motel residents of 30 or more consecutive days may also be subject to—and protected by—the procedural requirements of this chapter. Tenants who receive notice of such a proceeding may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand available defenses and options under this provision.
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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