Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-10
Prohibited uses
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space, or public space. B. It shall be prohibited, in lodging houses, to use for dining purposes any communal kitchen containing less than 100 square feet of floor area, or any nonhabitable or public space other than dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare meals in lodging units unless approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space unless approved by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-10 establishes several prohibited uses within residential and lodging spaces. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping; lodging-house communal kitchens under 100 square feet and nonhabitable or public spaces (other than designated dining areas) may not be used for dining. Meal preparation in lodging units and the use of cellar space as habitable space are both forbidden unless the Code Enforcement Officer has granted specific approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 156-10 of the Fallsburg Code generally ensure that sleeping arrangements are confined to properly designated habitable rooms, never kitchens or public areas. In lodging houses, compliant managers verify that communal kitchens used for dining meet the 100-square-foot minimum and that dining occurs only in approved spaces. Before permitting tenants to prepare meals in lodging units or allowing any cellar space to be occupied as living quarters, operators typically obtain written approval from the Fallsburg Code Enforcement Officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 156-10 of the Fallsburg Code, tenants have an interest in knowing that certain spaces—such as kitchens, cellars, and public areas—carry legal restrictions on how they may be used for sleeping or living. If a landlord is renting a cellar or other nonhabitable space as a living unit without Code Enforcement Officer approval, that arrangement may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these standards may consider contacting the Fallsburg Code Enforcement Office, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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