Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-75.3
Appeal procedure
Operative Text
A. Any owner of a property containing a single-family or two-family dwelling currently housing more than one lodger per dwelling unit may appeal to the Village of Highland Falls Board of Trustees for relief from the provisions of this chapter to continue offering to let the premises to more than one lodger if the property owner demonstrates to the Board of Trustees that reducing the number of lodgers would cause an undue hardship on said property owner. B. No relief shall be granted by the Board of Trustees unless the Board of Trustees specifically finds that the house contains more than 3,500 square feet and more than five bedrooms predating the adoption of this chapter and that the property on which the single-family or two-family home is located contains ample parking, in addition to that parking required for a single-family or two-family house, to accommodate more than one lodger. C. Alternatively, the Board of Trustees may grant relief if the property owner demonstrates to the Board of Trustees by dollars-and-cents proof that it is necessary to have more than one lodger to allow the property owner to pay the mortgage and taxes on the single-family or two-family property. Such dollars-and-cents proof shall include a demonstration that the amount of the mortgage, taxes and insurance for the home accounts for more than 40% of the property owner's income, including the rent received from the one permitted lodger.
Section 122-75.3 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes an appeal process through which property owners of single-family or two-family dwellings may seek permission to house more than one lodger per unit, which is otherwise restricted under the chapter. Relief can be granted only if the Board of Trustees finds either that the property meets specific physical criteria—more than 3,500 square feet, more than five bedrooms predating the chapter's adoption, and ample parking—or that the owner provides financial documentation showing housing costs exceed 40% of their income even after receiving rent from one permitted lodger. The Board of Trustees holds discretionary authority to grant or deny such relief based on these findings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 122-75.3, property owners who currently house more than one lodger and wish to continue doing so must file an appeal with the Village of Highland Falls Board of Trustees and demonstrate undue hardship. A compliant operator pursuing this relief typically prepares documentation supporting one of two tracks: either evidence that the property predates the chapter and meets the square footage, bedroom count, and parking thresholds, or detailed financial records—often called 'dollars-and-cents proof'—showing that mortgage, taxes, and insurance together exceed 40% of income even when accounting for rent from one lodger. Operators generally ensure their submissions are complete and accurate before presenting them to the Board.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 122-75.3 governs when a landlord in Highland Falls may lawfully house more than one lodger in a single-family or two-family dwelling, meaning tenants in such arrangements have an interest in whether their landlord has obtained proper relief from the Board of Trustees. If a tenant believes a landlord is operating with multiple lodgers without Board approval, or that an approval was improperly granted, that concern can generally be raised with the Village of Highland Falls or the Board of Trustees directly. Tenants in these situations may also benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 to understand what options may be available.
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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