Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-24
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A. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 128-3 , this article shall apply to all multiple residences within the City of Glens Falls with the exception of hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged, City of Glens Falls Housing Authority Buildings, hotels and motels. B. This article shall also apply to rental units in all buildings within the City which house two-family units (i.e., duplexes). As used in this article, the term "rental duplex" refers to a duplex (two-family) building within the City of Glens Falls, at least one dwelling unit of which is rented to one or more persons as living quarters.
Section 128-24 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances defines which residential properties fall under the article's requirements. It covers most multiple-residence buildings citywide, as well as two-family (duplex) buildings where at least one unit is rented out, while carving out specific property types — hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged, City of Glens Falls Housing Authority buildings, hotels, and motels. The provision also establishes the working definition of 'rental duplex' for purposes of the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating multiple-residence buildings or rental duplexes in Glens Falls should be aware that § 128-24 brings their properties within the scope of this article, unless the building falls into one of the explicitly listed exempt categories. Operators of two-family buildings where even a single unit is rented are generally considered to be running a 'rental duplex' as defined here and should treat the article's requirements as applicable to them. Reviewing whether a property qualifies for an exemption — such as a nursing home or hotel classification — is a common step compliant operators take before determining their obligations under the article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 128-24, renters living in most multi-unit buildings or in a duplex where at least one unit is rented out are generally covered by this article's protections within the City of Glens Falls. If a tenant believes their building should be covered but their landlord is not complying with the article's requirements, they may consider raising the applicability of § 128-24 as part of any complaint or enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glens Falls housing ordinances can help renters understand whether their specific building type falls within or outside the article's scope.
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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