Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-7
Eviction
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A special proceeding to evict a tenant from leased premises may be maintained upon the ground that the premises, or any part thereof, have been used or occupied for the purpose of using or possessing illegal drugs. For purposes of this section, the term "tenant," in addition to its ordinary meaning, shall include an occupant of one or more rooms in a rooming house or a resident, not including a transient occupant, of one or more rooms in a hotel who has been in possession for 30 consecutive days or longer.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-7 establishes that a special legal proceeding to remove a tenant from rented premises can be initiated when those premises, or any portion of them, have been used or occupied for illegal drug use or possession. The provision broadens the definition of 'tenant' beyond its ordinary meaning to include rooming house occupants and long-term hotel residents who have stayed 30 consecutive days or more, explicitly excluding transient occupants. This rule creates a specific eviction ground tied to illegal drug activity on the property.
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Under Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-7, property owners and managers who have documented evidence that a rental unit or any part of their property has been used for illegal drug activity have a recognized legal basis to pursue a special eviction proceeding. Compliant operators typically maintain records of incidents, law enforcement reports, or other documentation that supports such a claim before initiating any proceeding. Operators should also be aware that the provision's expanded definition of 'tenant' may apply to rooming house and long-term hotel occupants, not just traditional lease holders.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-7 allows eviction proceedings to be brought against tenants—including rooming house occupants and hotel residents of 30 or more consecutive days—on the basis of alleged illegal drug use or possession on the premises. Tenants facing such a proceeding generally have the right to appear in court and contest the factual basis of the claim. Those who believe a proceeding has been improperly initiated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Port Jervis housing law 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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