Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC AC § 20-566?

Quick Answer

This section provides definitions for terms related to self-storage facilities, including 'occupancy agreement', 'occupancy fee', 'occupant', 'self-storage facility', and 'self-storage facility operator'. These definitions clarify the terminology used in the context of self-storage operations. Applies to operators and occupants of self-storage facilities.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 20-566 Definitions.

AC § 20-566

As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Occupancy agreement. The term “occupancy agreement” means any written agreement electronic or printed, that establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a self-storage facility and any one or more individual storage spaces therein. Occupancy fee. The term “occupancy fee” means the total of all recurring fees that an occupant is required to pay to the owner of a self-storage facility for occupancy of and access to a storage space at such self-storage facility, excluding any penalty fees. Occupant. The term “occupant” means a person entitled to use the storage space at a self-storage facility under a written occupancy agreement or such person’s successor or assignee. Self-storage facility. The term “self-storage facility” means any real property, or portion thereof, that is designed and used for the purpose of occupying storage space by occupants who are to have access thereto for the purpose of storing and removing personal property. Self-storage facility operator. The term “self-storage facility operator” means a person operating a self-storage facility. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters