Buffalo treats home-share rentals lasting more than 30 consecutive days as long-term tenancies, exempting them from STR permits but subjecting them to NY tenant-protection laws including HSTPA security deposit and notice rules.
When a Buffalo home-share booking exceeds 30 consecutive days, the arrangement legally converts to a residential tenancy under NY Real Property Law and HSTPA (2019). The host loses STR-permit obligations and Erie County occupancy tax collection duties but gains landlord responsibilities including written lease terms, security deposit caps at one month, and just-cause notice for non-renewal. The 30-day threshold matters for medical-campus visitors, traveling nurses at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and University at Buffalo affiliates. Hosts must register such units under Buffalo's rental registration ordinance once they cross the long-term threshold.
Failing to provide HSTPA-compliant lease, deposit receipts, or proper termination notice for stays exceeding 30 days exposes hosts to tenant lawsuits and treble damages under NY law.
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