Local landlord and tenant rules in Beacon, New York
Beacon, New York has local rules on good cause eviction (RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. III, §§ 173-14 to 173-16; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026)) and rental registration (Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. II, §§ 173-3, 173-4, 173-6, 173-10 (Local Law 3 of 2022)), on top of New York law.
Local rules in Beacon, New York
Good cause eviction
The City of Beacon has adopted New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law (Local Law 6 of 2024, August 19, 2024): a covered tenant may be evicted only for a good cause the law lists and is entitled to a renewal, and a rent increase above the local rent standard — 8.38% for 2026 (3.38% inflation plus 5%) — is presumed unreasonable. Not covered: a landlord with no more than one unit anywhere in New York, a unit renting for more than 345% of HUD’s fair market rent for the county, owner-occupied buildings of ten or fewer units, rent-regulated, income-restricted, condominium and co-op units, and buildings first given a certificate of occupancy in 2009 or later (for 30 years).
Source: RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. III, §§ 173-14 to 173-16; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026) (read the source). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Rental registration
In the City of Beacon the owner of a property they do not live in must register it with the Building Department, keep the landlord registration statement current, attach a copy of it to every lease, and hold a non-owner-occupied permit. An owner out of compliance may not collect rent or evict for that period.
Source: Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. II, §§ 173-3, 173-4, 173-6, 173-10 (Local Law 3 of 2022). Checked on November 11, 2026.
New York rules that apply in Beacon
| Rule | New York |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New York? | 14 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New York? | 1 month of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New York? | Buildings of six or more units must hold the deposit in an interest-bearing New York account; the owner may keep 1 % as an administrative fee. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length, on increases of 5% or more |
| How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New York? | 14 days to pay |
| How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in New York? | $50 or 5%, whichever is less |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in New York? | 5 days |
Every New York rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in Beacon
38.9% of the occupied homes in Beacon are rented, about 2,528 households, a share lower than across New York (45.7%).
The median gross rent is $1,658 a month, not measurably different from New York as a whole ($1,621); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
46.4% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
66.2% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Beacon | Dutchess County | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.9% (±4.3 points) | 30.8% | 45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,658 (±$145) | $1,582 | $1,621 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 46.4% (±10.0 points) | 52.4% | 52.1% |
| Median income of renter households | $72,647 (±$12,691) | $58,654 | $57,803 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 66.2% (±7.1 points) | 63.7% | 73.9% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 22.0% (±4.3 points) | 15.4% | 34.7% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 25.9% (±4.4 points) | 20.2% | 20.5% |
All housing figures for Beacon: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Questions about Beacon’s local rules
Does a landlord in Beacon need a reason to evict or not renew?
The City of Beacon has adopted New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law (Local Law 6 of 2024, August 19, 2024): a covered tenant may be evicted only for a good cause the law lists and is entitled to a renewal, and a rent increase above the local rent standard — 8.38% for 2026 (3.38% inflation plus 5%) — is presumed unreasonable. Not covered: a landlord with no more than one unit anywhere in New York, a unit renting for more than 345% of HUD’s fair market rent for the county, owner-occupied buildings of ten or fewer units, rent-regulated, income-restricted, condominium and co-op units, and buildings first given a certificate of occupancy in 2009 or later (for 30 years). (RPL §§ 211(7)-(8), 213, 214, 216; Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. III, §§ 173-14 to 173-16; DHCR, Good Cause Eviction Law Required DHCR Notice (posted July 16, 2026; list as of May 4, 2026))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Beacon?
In the City of Beacon the owner of a property they do not live in must register it with the Building Department, keep the landlord registration statement current, attach a copy of it to every lease, and hold a non-owner-occupied permit. An owner out of compliance may not collect rent or evict for that period. (Beacon City Code ch. 173, art. II, §§ 173-3, 173-4, 173-6, 173-10 (Local Law 3 of 2022))
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.