Fishkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to make the provisions of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law regarding rental property and prohibiting certain evictions without good cause effective and binding law in the Town of Fishkill.
Section 116-1 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances establishes the local legal foundation for tenant eviction protections by adopting the standards of Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law—commonly known as 'good cause eviction' rules—as enforceable law within the Town of Fishkill. The provision does not create new substantive rights on its own but instead gives state-level protections local legal force. Under this framework, landlords in Fishkill are generally prohibited from evicting tenants without a recognized 'good cause' reason.
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Chapter 116 § 116-1 signals that rental property owners operating in the Town of Fishkill are subject to the good cause eviction standards drawn from Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law, now carrying the weight of local law. Compliant operators in Fishkill generally familiarize themselves with what qualifies as 'good cause' under that state framework, since those standards now apply locally. Staying current with both the state statute and Fishkill's local code is a common practice among property managers operating in municipalities that have adopted such provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-1 of Fishkill's Code of Ordinances means that the good cause eviction protections found in Article 6-A of the New York State Real Property Law are not merely state policy but are also binding local law in Fishkill. Tenants who believe they are facing an eviction that lacks a recognized good cause basis may have grounds to raise that local ordinance—alongside the state law—as part of any response to eviction proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County and Hudson Valley housing law can help explain how Chapter 116 interacts with state protections and what general options exist.
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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