Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 § 249-2
Adoption of applicable provisions of statute
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Pursuant to § 213, Subdivision 1, of the Real Property Law , the City of Middletown hereby adopts all of the applicable good cause eviction provisions of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law in the City of Middletown.
Section 249-2 of Middletown's Code of Ordinances formally extends New York State's 'good cause eviction' framework—found in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law—to rental housing within the City of Middletown. By adopting these provisions under Real Property Law § 213(1), the city brings local landlord-tenant relationships under the same protections and requirements that Article 6-A establishes statewide. This means that the substantive rules governing when and why a landlord may evict a tenant, as set out in Article 6-A, apply within Middletown's city limits.
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Under Middletown Code § 249-2, property owners and managers operating rental units in Middletown are subject to the good cause eviction standards of New York Real Property Law Article 6-A, just as they would be in other municipalities that have opted into the statute. Compliant operators generally ensure that any decision to terminate a tenancy or decline a lease renewal is grounded in a recognized 'good cause' as defined by Article 6-A, and that proper notice procedures are followed. Familiarity with both the local ordinance and the underlying state statute is important for day-to-day leasing and property management decisions in Middletown.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 249-2 of the Middletown Code means that tenants renting in Middletown benefit from the good cause eviction protections of New York Real Property Law Article 6-A, which the city has formally adopted. These protections generally limit a landlord's ability to evict or refuse to renew a lease without a legally recognized reason. Tenants who believe a termination or non-renewal may not meet the good cause standard can explore options such as raising the issue as a defense in housing court, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or reaching out to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal for guidance.
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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