Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-10
Abandonment of License
Operative Text
A license for a lodging house, rooming house or boarding house which was existing as of the time of the adoption of this Local Law shall continue until such time as is voluntarily terminated, terminated by the Village for failing to meet the requirements for the maintenance and renewal of a license or by abandonment. For the purposes of this section, a license shall be considered to be abandoned when it has been abandoned or discontinued for a period of 12 consecutive months or for a total of 18 months in any three-year period.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-10 governs how licenses for lodging houses, rooming houses, and boarding houses that existed when the local law was adopted may come to an end. Such a license remains valid until it is voluntarily given up, revoked by the Village for failing to meet maintenance or renewal requirements, or deemed abandoned. Abandonment is defined as either 12 consecutive months of discontinued operation or a total of 18 months of discontinuation within any three-year period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-10, operators of grandfathered lodging, rooming, or boarding houses generally maintain continuous, documented operation to avoid triggering the abandonment thresholds — specifically, gaps of 12 consecutive months or 18 cumulative months within any three-year window. Compliant operators also keep up with all Village maintenance and renewal requirements so the license is not terminated on those grounds. Keeping records of ongoing occupancy and timely renewal filings can help demonstrate that a license remains active.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-10 is relevant to tenants living in lodging houses, rooming houses, or boarding houses because a property operating under an abandoned or lapsed license may face Village action. If a facility appears to have been inactive for an extended period yet residents are still being housed there, tenants may wish to inquire with the Village about the status of the property's license. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a license is in question.
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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