Westchester — Ch. 7.128 Rental Residential Property Inspection and Licensing § 7.128.030
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section. Family Members: Persons related by blood or marriage. Let For Occupancy or Let: To permit, provide or offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling unit to a person who is or who is not the owner thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement, license, or similar instrument, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement or contract of sale for the premises. Multiple-Family Rental Residential Property: Rental residential property containing two or more dwelling units. Owner: Any person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable ownership interest in a property. Premises: A lot, plot or parcel of land, including the interior and exterior of any structures thereon. Residential Rental Agreement: All written or oral agreements of whatever duration, which embody the terms and conditions concerning the use of and occupancy of a residential dwelling unit. Rental Residential Property: Residential structures or dwelling units intended to be rented or leased, including single-family detached structures containing only one dwelling unit, condominium units, townhouse units, and multiple-family residential structures and intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household, together with all land, appurtenances, buildings and common areas. Words or phrases as used in this chapter and not herein defined shall be defined as provided by the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted in Chapter 14.16 and International Building Code as adopted in Chapter 14.04 and as amended from time to time.
Section 7.128.030 of Westchester's Rental Residential Property Inspection and Licensing chapter establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 7.128. Key terms such as 'Owner,' 'Rental Residential Property,' 'Multiple-Family Rental Residential Property,' and 'Residential Rental Agreement' are given specific, defined meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. The definitions are intentionally broad — for example, 'Owner' includes agents and firms, not just individual titleholders, and 'Let For Occupancy' covers both written and unwritten arrangements. Any terms not defined here default to the meanings provided in the International Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code as adopted by Westchester.
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Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 7.128 should be aware that § 7.128.030 defines 'Owner' broadly to include agents, operators, firms, and corporations with any legal or equitable interest — meaning responsibility under this chapter is not limited to the person whose name appears on a deed. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone acting on their behalf understands that both written and unwritten rental arrangements qualify as 'letting for occupancy' under this section. Because the definitions extend to single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses intended for rental, operators of all property types — not just large apartment complexes — should familiarize themselves with how these terms shape obligations throughout the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7.128.030 establishes definitions that determine who and what is covered by Westchester's rental property inspection and licensing rules in Chapter 7.128. Tenants may find it useful to know that a 'Residential Rental Agreement' includes oral as well as written arrangements, meaning protections and obligations under this chapter can apply even without a formal written lease. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing situation falls within these definitions may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing the full chapter in light of these defined terms.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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