New Paltz Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 129 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 129-32
Good cause eviction protections established
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A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all provisions set forth in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law and any amendments thereto are hereby adopted by the Village of New Paltz. B. Pursuant to § 213(2)(a) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter if such unit has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent, as calculated as provided in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law. C. Pursuant to § 213(2)(b) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, the Village of New Paltz defines "small landlord" to mean a landlord of no more than one unit anywhere in the state of New York. D. This chapter shall be enforceable as set forth in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law.
Section 129-32 of the New Paltz Village Code of Ordinances establishes good cause eviction protections by formally adopting New York State's Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, with two local modifications. First, any rental unit whose monthly rent exceeds 345% of the applicable fair market rent is exempt from these protections. Second, the Village defines a 'small landlord' — a category that may carry its own exemptions or distinctions under Article 6-A — as a landlord who owns no more than one rental unit anywhere in New York State.
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Under § 129-32, operators in New Paltz Village are generally subject to the good cause eviction standards set out in Article 6-A of the Real Property Law unless a specific exemption applies. Compliant operators typically assess whether their units fall above the 345%-of-fair-market-rent threshold, and whether they qualify as a 'small landlord' under the Village's one-unit definition, before initiating any eviction proceeding. Keeping documentation of current rent levels relative to published fair market rent figures is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating exemption eligibility under this section.
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Section 129-32 means that most tenants in New Paltz Village have good cause eviction protections derived from Article 6-A of the Real Property Law, unless their unit's rent exceeds 345% of fair market rent or another exemption applies. Tenants who believe an eviction proceeding does not meet the good cause standard may be able to raise a violation of this chapter as a defense in housing court. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York's Article 6-A framework can help residents understand how § 129-32's local definitions — particularly the one-unit 'small landlord' definition — may affect their specific circumstances.
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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