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Albany, NY local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See New York landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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Just-cause eviction

Yes. The City of Albany has opted into New York's Good Cause Eviction law (Real Property Law Art. 6-A) by local law. Units renting above 345% of HUD fair market rent are exempt, and "small landlord" means one who owns no more than one unit anywhere in New York State.

Verified Source: Albany Code ch. 231, Part 6 (Local Law E of 2024); RPL § 213 · last checked 2026-10-15

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