Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-18
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The following terms in this article are defined as follows: ABSENTEE OWNERSHIP PROPERTY Any dwelling which is either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or is occupied as the temporary or permanent residence or home of persons other than the owner, as herein defined, in which the said owner does not actually reside for at least four months in each calendar year. OWNER The owner or owners of a freehold of the premises of lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of a dwelling.
Section 248-18 of Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 establishes two foundational definitions used throughout the article. An 'absentee ownership property' is any dwelling rented or otherwise occupied by someone other than the owner, where the owner does not personally reside there for at least four months in a given calendar year. 'Owner' is defined broadly to include not just titleholders but also mortgagees in possession, receivers, trustees, lessees, agents, and any individual or entity exercising direct or indirect control over a dwelling.
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Under § 248-18, the definition of 'owner' is intentionally broad, meaning that property managers, agents, and others who exercise control over a dwelling may carry the same responsibilities as a titleholder under this article. Operators should be aware that a property qualifies as an 'absentee ownership property' if the controlling owner does not reside there for at least four months each calendar year, which can trigger additional regulatory obligations. Compliant operators generally keep clear records of residency and control arrangements to accurately determine how their properties are classified under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248-18 sets out the definitions that shape how other provisions in Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 apply to rental housing. Because 'owner' is defined to include agents and anyone in indirect control, tenants may find that multiple parties could bear responsibility for compliance with the article's requirements. Tenants who believe a property is misclassified or that the wrong party is being held accountable can consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for guidance on how these definitions affect their situation.
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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