Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-13
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to dwellings designed and used exclusively for occupancy as hotels, motels, transient homes or establishments of like nature.
Section 120-13 of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 120 carves out an exemption from the chapter's requirements for certain short-term lodging facilities. Specifically, dwellings that are both designed and used exclusively as hotels, motels, transient homes, or similar establishments fall entirely outside the chapter's scope. This means the rules and protections established elsewhere in Chapter 120 do not govern those types of properties.
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Operators of conventional rental housing in Wappingers Falls should be aware that Chapter 120 § 120-13 limits the hotel/motel exemption to properties that are both designed and operated exclusively for transient occupancy. Landlords who rent standard residential units—even on a short-term basis—generally cannot rely on this exemption to avoid the chapter's requirements. Compliant residential property managers typically ensure their properties are classified and operated consistently with their intended use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 120-13 of Wappingers Falls Code Chapter 120, tenants living in conventional residential dwellings retain the protections afforded by the chapter, since the exemption applies only to true hotels, motels, and similar transient establishments. If a tenant believes a landlord is improperly claiming the transient-establishment exemption to avoid Chapter 120 obligations, that classification question may be raised as part of any relevant proceeding or complaint. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wappingers Falls local ordinances can help residents understand how this exemption is typically interpreted.
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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