Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-3
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
Operative Text
A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental properties, short-term rental properties and rental dwelling units located within the Town of Gates, except this chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Rental properties with three or fewer dwelling units located at premises bearing the same tax account number where such owner resides, unless said rental property is operated as a short-term rental property, in which case the owner shall comply with § 148-7 herein. (2) Rental properties with multiple dwelling units and common areas that require operating permits under Chapter 70 of the Code of the Town of Gates. B. More restrictive provisions to prevail. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Town, county, or state or existing requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail.
Section 148-3 of the Gates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes which rental properties fall under Chapter 148 and how the chapter interacts with other laws. The chapter covers most rental and short-term rental properties in the Town of Gates, but carves out owner-occupied properties with three or fewer units (unless operated as short-term rentals) and multi-unit buildings already subject to operating permits under Chapter 70. Where Chapter 148 overlaps or conflicts with other applicable state or local rules, whichever standard is stricter governs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 148-3, property owners in the Town of Gates should first determine whether their rental property falls within the chapter's scope or qualifies for one of the two exemptions — the owner-occupancy exemption for small properties and the Chapter 70 operating-permit exemption. Owners of owner-occupied properties with three or fewer units who operate as short-term rentals remain subject to § 148-7 even if otherwise exempt. Because § 148-3 requires the more restrictive provision to prevail in any conflict with state or local law, compliant operators generally review all applicable regulatory layers — not just Chapter 148 — to identify the highest applicable standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-3 defines the reach of Gates's rental regulations, which is relevant to tenants assessing whether Chapter 148 protections apply to their dwelling. Tenants in owner-occupied buildings with three or fewer units may find that certain Chapter 148 provisions do not apply to their unit, though other state and local laws may still offer protections. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the stricter of any overlapping standards may wish to contact the Town of Gates directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or review applicable state and local codes to understand which requirements govern their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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