Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-2
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This article shall apply to all residential rental dwelling units, or premises leased, rented, let, or assigned with or without consideration by an owner/occupant, an absentee owner, or a legal agent on behalf of the owner; provided, however, that there are at least two or more separate dwelling units in any such dwelling or premises available for, or capable of, being rented or occupied. A dwelling unit that is actually occupied by the owner of the rental dwelling or premises shall not count as a dwelling unit for purposes of this section.
Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-2 establishes which residential rental properties fall under the article's coverage. The rule applies to any residential unit that is leased, rented, or otherwise made available — whether by an owner who lives on-site, an absentee owner, or their agent — as long as the property contains at least two separate rentable dwelling units. An owner-occupied unit does not count toward that two-unit threshold, so the total number of qualifying units is calculated by excluding the unit the owner actually lives in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-2, property owners and managers generally determine whether their building meets the two-unit minimum by counting only the units available for rental occupancy, not any unit the owner personally occupies. Operators who manage buildings that meet this threshold — whether they live on-site or off-site — typically treat all non-owner-occupied units as subject to the article's requirements. Keeping accurate records of which unit, if any, is owner-occupied can help demonstrate how the unit count was calculated under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hillsdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-2 defines the scope of protections available to renters, and tenants living in a building with at least two rentable units generally fall within its coverage. If a landlord claims the article does not apply to a particular property, tenants may want to review how the two-unit threshold is calculated under this section, keeping in mind that an owner's personal residence does not count toward that total. Tenants who believe coverage is being improperly denied can consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from a housing attorney 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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