LaGrange, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 92-1
Removal of certain tenants restricted
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Any nonpurchasing tenant who is either an eligible senior citizen or an eligible disabled person as defined by Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983 who is an occupant of a building or structure for which conversion is sought from residential rental status to cooperative or condominium ownership shall not, either prior to or subsequent to said conversion, be subject to removal from units occupied by them prior to said conversion unless a proceeding is commenced against said tenant for either nonpayment of rent, illegal use or occupancy of the premises or refusal of reasonable access to the owner.
Under LaGrange, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 92 § 92-1, when a residential rental building is converted to cooperative or condominium ownership, tenants who qualify as eligible senior citizens or eligible disabled persons (as defined by Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983) and who choose not to purchase their unit are protected from removal — both before and after the conversion takes place. This protection applies unless the owner initiates a formal proceeding based on nonpayment of rent, illegal use or occupancy, or the tenant's refusal to allow reasonable access. The rule effectively allows qualifying nonpurchasing tenants to remain in their units through and after a conversion without facing eviction solely because of the ownership change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers pursuing a cooperative or condominium conversion in LaGrange should be aware that ch. 92 § 92-1 places significant restrictions on removing certain long-term occupants. Compliant operators generally identify which tenants may qualify as eligible senior citizens or eligible disabled persons under Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983 early in the conversion process and refrain from initiating removal actions against those tenants except on the specific grounds the ordinance permits — nonpayment of rent, illegal use or occupancy, or refusal of reasonable access. Maintaining clear documentation of any grounds for a removal proceeding is a practice commonly associated with compliance when those limited exceptions do apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in LaGrange who are eligible senior citizens or eligible disabled persons as defined by Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983 may have strong protections under ch. 92 § 92-1 if their building is being converted to cooperative or condominium ownership and they choose not to purchase their unit. This provision restricts an owner from removing such a tenant before or after the conversion unless a formal proceeding is brought on one of the narrow grounds listed in the ordinance. Tenants who believe this protection applies to their situation may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney to understand how the ordinance interacts with any notices or proceedings they have received.
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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