New Paltz Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 94 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 94-10
Purpose and legislative findings
Operative Text
The purpose of this article is to establish good cause eviction protections in the Town of New Paltz pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 66-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York. The Town Board makes the following findings: A. The Town Board recognizes and values the rights of the many Town residents who make their homes in rental properties. B. The Town Board finds that the statewide Good Cause Eviction Law appropriately balances the rights of tenants and property owners and that adopting its provisions would protect tenant rights without unduly burdening the local rental market. C. The Town Board finds that the default percentage of fair market value used to calculate the exemption threshold of the statewide Good Cause Eviction law does not appropriately reflect the rental market conditions of the Town of New Paltz and should be adjusted as permitted by law. D. The Town Board finds that the default definition of "small landlord" in the statewide Good Cause Eviction Law does not appropriately reflect the rental market conditions of the Town of New Paltz and should be adjusted as permitted by law to match the definition of our neighboring communities to mean a landlord of no more than one unit anywhere in the State of New York.
Section 94-10 of New Paltz Town Code Chapter 94 establishes the purpose and legislative findings behind the town's local good cause eviction protections, adopted under New York State's Article 66-A of the Real Property Law. The Town Board determined that while the statewide Good Cause Eviction Law strikes an appropriate balance between tenant and landlord rights, two of its default parameters—the fair market value exemption threshold percentage and the definition of 'small landlord'—do not accurately reflect local rental market conditions. Accordingly, the town adjusted those parameters as permitted by state law, redefining 'small landlord' to mean a landlord who owns no more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 94-10 of New Paltz Town Code Chapter 94, the Town Board has signaled its intent to apply good cause eviction protections while tailoring two key thresholds to local conditions. Operators who own more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State should be aware that they fall outside the town's locally adjusted 'small landlord' definition and are therefore not exempt on that basis. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with how the locally modified exemption threshold and small landlord definition interact with their specific portfolio before taking any eviction-related action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 94-10 of New Paltz Town Code Chapter 94 reflects the Town Board's formal commitment to protecting renters through locally tailored good cause eviction rules adopted under New York State's Article 66-A. Tenants in New Paltz may benefit from these protections, particularly because the town has narrowed the 'small landlord' exemption to cover only landlords who own a single unit statewide—meaning fewer landlords qualify for that exemption compared to the state default. Tenants who believe their rights under this article may be at issue can explore options such as raising the local ordinance as a defense in a housing proceeding or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Ulster County housing law.
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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