Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-552
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The provisions of this article shall not apply to dwellings designed and used exclusively for occupancy as hotels, motels, transient homes or establishments of like nature.
Utica Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-552 carves out a specific category of properties from the rules contained in this article: dwellings that are both designed and actually used exclusively as hotels, motels, transient homes, or similar short-stay establishments fall entirely outside the article's scope. The exemption is conjunctive, meaning a property must satisfy both the design and use criteria to qualify. Properties that are designed for transient use but function as longer-term residential housing, or vice versa, may not qualify for the exemption.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, motels, transient homes, or similar establishments in Utica should be aware that § 2-12-552 exempts such properties from the requirements of this article, provided the property is both designed and exclusively used for transient occupancy. Landlords who manage properties that have shifted from transient to longer-term residential use should not assume the exemption still applies, as the 'exclusively used' language suggests ongoing operational scrutiny. Compliant operators of conventional residential rental properties generally proceed as though the full article applies to them, since the exemption is narrow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Utica Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-552, tenants living in conventional residential rental housing are generally covered by this article's protections, because the exemption applies only to properties designed and used exclusively for transient occupancy like hotels or motels. If a landlord claims the exemption to avoid obligations under this article, tenants may want to examine whether the property truly meets both the design and use criteria stated in § 2-12-552. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can be a starting point for understanding whether a specific property type falls within or outside the article's coverage.
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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