Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 79A-3
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The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to a room occupied by an immediate family member of the owner of the premises if the owner is also an occupant of the premises and there are no separate kitchen facilities. An "immediate family member" shall include children, stepchildren, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, or siblings of the owner and his or her spouse.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-3 carves out a specific living arrangement from the chapter's rental regulations: when a property owner lives in the same home and shares kitchen facilities with a close relative, that relative's room is not covered by the chapter's requirements. The exemption applies to children, stepchildren, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings of the owner or the owner's spouse. Both conditions — owner-occupancy and the absence of a separate kitchen — must be present for the exemption to apply.
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Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-3, operators who live in their own property and house a qualifying family member without providing that person a separate kitchen generally fall outside this chapter's obligations for that particular room. Compliant owner-occupants typically keep clear records confirming the family relationship and the shared-kitchen arrangement, since both elements define whether the exemption holds. If either condition changes — for example, a separate kitchen is added or the owner moves out — the room may come back within the chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-3 determines whether the protections in this chapter extend to your living situation: if you are a close relative of an owner-occupant and you share kitchen facilities with that owner, the chapter's rules may not apply to your room. Tenants who believe they are being misclassified under this exemption — for instance, because the owner does not actually reside on the premises or because a separate kitchen exists — can review the chapter's full requirements and consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or municipal housing office for general information. Understanding whether the exemption legitimately applies is an important first step before exploring any enforcement path.
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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