[Adopted 7-10-2024 by L.L. No. 1-2024]
The purpose of this article is to establish good cause eviction protections in the City of Ithaca pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York.
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this article, all provisions set forth in Article 6-a of the Real Property Law and any amendments thereto are hereby adopted by the City of Ithaca.
B. 
Pursuant to § 213(2)(a) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this article if such unit has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent, as calculated as provided in Article 6-a of the Real Property Law.
C. 
Pursuant to § 213(2)(b) of the Real Property Law, for the purposes of this article and notwithstanding any default provision to the contrary, the City of Ithaca defines "small landlord" to mean a landlord of no more than one unit anywhere in the state of New York.
D. 
This article shall be enforceable as set forth in Article 6-a of the Real Property Law.