Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40A-15
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This chapter shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A § 40A-15 establishes when the rent regulation chapter officially takes legal effect. The chapter becomes operative at the moment it is filed with the Secretary of State, rather than on a later publication or notice date. This is a standard effective-date provision that anchors the chapter's authority to a specific governmental filing event.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Russell Gardens ch. 40A § 40A-15, the obligations and requirements set out in Chapter 40A became binding on property owners as of the date the chapter was filed with the Secretary of State. Compliant operators generally confirm the official filing date when assessing which rental units and transactions fall within the chapter's scope. Keeping records of when the chapter took effect can be relevant when evaluating the applicability of its provisions to specific tenancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Russell Gardens ch. 40A § 40A-15 means that the protections and rules in Chapter 40A have been in force since the chapter's filing with the Secretary of State. Tenants who want to confirm the exact effective date can check the Secretary of State's filing records or contact the Village of Russell Gardens directly. Tenant-rights organizations may also be able to help clarify which rights under Chapter 40A apply based on when a tenancy began relative to that filing date.
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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