Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-30
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The City of Newburgh hereby adopts and establishes a prohibition of eviction without good cause pursuant to the provisions of § 213 of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-30 formally establishes a local prohibition on evictions without 'good cause' by adopting the framework set out in New York State Real Property Law Article 6-A, § 213. This means landlords in the City of Newburgh cannot remove tenants from their homes without meeting a legally recognized justification. The provision anchors Newburgh's eviction protections in state law while making them locally enforceable.
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Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-30, property owners and managers operating in the City of Newburgh are subject to a good-cause eviction standard, meaning a compliant operator generally ensures that any eviction proceeding is grounded in a recognized legal reason as defined by New York Real Property Law Article 6-A, § 213. Operators typically document the basis for any tenancy termination and avoid initiating eviction actions that lack a qualifying justification. Familiarity with both the local ordinance and the underlying state statute is a common practice among compliant landlords in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-30 gives tenants in the City of Newburgh the right not to be evicted without a legally recognized good cause, as defined under New York Real Property Law Article 6-A, § 213. Tenants who believe they are facing an eviction that lacks a valid legal basis may have grounds to raise this protection as a defense in housing court proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Newburgh's local ordinance can help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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