New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-31
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The purpose of this article is to establish good cause eviction protections in the Village of New Paltz pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York.
Section 129-31 of the New Paltz Village Code establishes the legal foundation for good cause eviction protections within the Village of New Paltz. By adopting this article, the Village aligns its local eviction rules with Article 6-A of New York State's Real Property Law, meaning tenants cannot be removed from their homes without a legally recognized reason. This provision sets the overarching intent that shapes the more specific rules found elsewhere in Chapter 129.
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Under § 129-31, New Paltz Village has formally adopted a good cause eviction framework, signaling that rental operators in the Village are subject to both local and state-level protections rooted in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law. Compliant landlords generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 129 to understand what constitutes an acceptable basis for ending a tenancy. Staying current with both the Village Code and the underlying state law helps operators maintain lawful practices across their rental portfolio.
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Section 129-31 establishes that New Paltz Village has enacted good cause eviction protections, giving tenants a local legal framework—grounded in New York State's Article 6-A of the Real Property Law—that limits the circumstances under which they can be evicted. Tenants who believe an eviction lacks a legally recognized basis may have grounds to raise that as a defense in a proceeding or to seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with Chapter 129. Understanding that this provision sets the purpose of the article can help tenants identify which specific protections apply to their situation.
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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