Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-4
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Articles I through V hereof apply to residential premises. Article VI relates to mobile homes. This chapter shall not apply to transient-type occupancies and uses, including, but not limited to, nursing and convalescent homes, hotels, motels, tourist camps, farm labor camps, travel trailers and other forms of temporary housing.
Chapter 140 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances, as established in § 140-4, draws a clear boundary around which types of housing fall under its rules. Articles I through V cover standard residential premises, Article VI addresses mobile homes, and the chapter as a whole explicitly excludes transient or temporary occupancies—such as nursing homes, hotels, motels, tourist camps, farm labor camps, and travel trailers. The practical effect is that only those living in conventional residential or mobile-home settings are governed by this chapter's protections and requirements.
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Operators of residential rental properties in Wallkill should be aware that § 140-4 defines the scope of Chapter 140's applicability to their operations. Compliant operators of standard residential premises follow Articles I through V, while mobile-home operators look to Article VI. Those who manage transient-type facilities—such as hotels, motels, nursing homes, or farm labor camps—generally operate outside this chapter's framework, though other local, state, or federal regulations may still apply to those property types.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-4 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances determines whether a resident's housing situation falls within the protections of Chapter 140. Tenants in conventional residential dwellings are covered under Articles I through V, while mobile-home residents are addressed in Article VI. Those living in transient or temporary arrangements—such as hotels, motels, or nursing homes—are not covered by this chapter, and residents uncertain about whether their housing qualifies may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the town's code enforcement office for general guidance.
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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