Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-10
Lease renewal requirements
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Applicants for AHUs shall, if eligible and if selected for occupancy, sign leases for a term of no more than two years. As long as a resident remains eligible and has complied with the terms of the lease, said resident shall be offered renewal leases for a term of no more than two years each. Renewal of a lease shall be subject to the provisions of applicable local law. If no such provisions are applicable and if a resident's annual gross income should subsequently exceed the maximum allowed as defined in this article, then: A. Option (a): Said resident may complete their current lease term and shall be offered a nonrestricted rental unit, if available. If no such dwelling unit shall be available at said time, the resident may be allowed to sign an additional one-year lease for the AHU unit they occupy but shall not be offered a renewal of the lease beyond the expiration of said term; or B. Option (b): Said resident shall pay the greater of: (1) the rent amount payable under the provisions of this article; or (2) 30% of the resident's monthly adjusted household income, provided that the increased rent may not exceed the market rent in that development for units with the same number of bedrooms; or C. Option (c): Said resident shall pay the greater of: (1) the rent amount payable under the provisions of this article; or (2) 30% of the resident's monthly adjusted household income, provided that the increased rent may not exceed the market rent in that development for units with the same number of bedrooms for a term of not more than one year.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 § 105-10 governs lease terms and renewals for Affordable Housing Units (AHUs). Initial leases may not exceed two years, and residents who remain eligible and in good standing must be offered successive renewal leases of up to two years each. When a resident's income rises above the program's maximum threshold and no local law addresses the situation, the ordinance sets out three possible paths: completing the current term with a possible one-year extension while awaiting a non-restricted unit, or continuing in the AHU at the higher of the program rent or 30% of adjusted monthly household income (capped at market rent for comparable units), either indefinitely or for a term of no more than one year.
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Under ch. 105 § 105-10, operators of AHUs generally track resident eligibility on an ongoing basis and issue renewal lease offers—each capped at two years—to residents who remain income-qualified and lease-compliant. When a resident's gross income exceeds the program ceiling and no local law provision applies, compliant operators document which of the three options (a, b, or c) governs the situation and adjust rent or lease terms accordingly, ensuring any increased rent does not surpass the market rent for comparable bedroom-count units in the development. Maintaining clear records of income certifications, lease expiration dates, and available non-restricted units supports consistent compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-10 of the Sleepy Hollow Code gives AHU residents the right to be offered renewal leases of up to two years so long as they remain income-eligible and have honored their lease obligations. If a resident's income later exceeds the program maximum and no local law governs the outcome, the ordinance outlines three options that determine whether the resident may stay, for how long, and at what rent—including a cap ensuring rent cannot exceed market rate for a comparable unit. Residents who believe a renewal has been improperly denied or that rent adjustments under this section were miscalculated may wish to review the ordinance directly, contact a local tenant-rights organization, or inquire with the appropriate municipal housing office about 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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