Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 217-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to opt in to, and adopt all of the provisions of, Article 6-a of New York State (NYS) Real Property Law (RPL), also known as the "Good Cause Eviction Law," pursuant to RPL § 213, Subdivision 1, for the same legislative reasons that the Good Cause Eviction Law was enacted by the NYS Legislature (which reasons are incorporated herein by reference); and also for the purpose of ameliorating, to the extent possible, i) the exaction of unreasonable and oppressive rent amounts, and rental agreements, relating to residential housing accommodations in the Village, and ii) the uncertainty, hardship and dislocation of Village residents, which governmental action the Village Board of Trustees finds to be necessary and designed to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 217 § 217-1 establishes the purpose behind Nyack's local rent regulation chapter, which formally opts the Village into New York State's Good Cause Eviction Law under Real Property Law Article 6-a. The provision adopts all of that state law's protections and adds a local rationale: reducing unreasonable or oppressive rents and rental terms, and limiting the disruption and hardship that housing instability can cause for Village residents. The Village Board of Trustees frames these measures as necessary to protect public health, safety, and general welfare.
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Under ch. 217 § 217-1, Nyack has adopted the full scope of New York State's Good Cause Eviction Law, meaning residential property operators in the Village are subject to both the state statute's requirements and the local chapter's stated goals of curbing excessive rents and rental terms. Compliant operators in similar jurisdictions typically review their lease terms and rent-increase practices to ensure they align with the standards set by Real Property Law Article 6-a. Staying current with guidance issued under this framework helps operators understand what rental practices the Village considers unreasonable or oppressive.
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Section 217-1 of Nyack's Code of Ordinances signals that tenants in the Village have access to the protections of New York State's Good Cause Eviction Law, incorporated in full through this local opt-in. This means residential tenants may be able to raise Good Cause Eviction protections—such as challenging certain eviction proceedings or rent increases—as part of their rights under both state and local law. Tenants who believe their situation implicates ch. 217 may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal to understand available options.
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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