Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-6
Adoption of Multiple Dwelling Law
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There is hereby adopted, pursuant to Subdivision 2, of the Multiple Dwelling Law of the State of New York, the provisions of the Multiple Dwelling Law of the State of New York, Articles 1 through 11, inclusive, and such law shall apply to the City of Newburgh commencing on December 31, 1984.
Section 190-6 of the Newburgh Code of Ordinances formally extends New York State's Multiple Dwelling Law—Articles 1 through 11—to the City of Newburgh, effective December 31, 1984. By adopting this state law locally, Newburgh subjects multi-family residential buildings within its boundaries to the full set of standards, requirements, and protections contained in those articles. The provision operates as a jurisdictional bridge, making state-level housing rules directly enforceable at the local level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newburgh Code ch. 190 § 190-6, operators of multiple dwellings in Newburgh are subject to New York State's Multiple Dwelling Law, Articles 1 through 11, as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the maintenance, safety, and habitability standards set out across those articles and ensure their properties meet those requirements. Because the adoption took effect December 31, 1984, these obligations have applied to all covered buildings in the city since that date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-6 of the Newburgh Code means that tenants living in multiple dwellings in Newburgh are entitled to the protections established by New York State's Multiple Dwelling Law, Articles 1 through 11. If conditions in a building appear to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation, file a complaint with the appropriate local or state housing authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York's Multiple Dwelling Law. Understanding that this state law applies locally—by virtue of § 190-6—can be a useful starting point when researching available remedies.
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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