Cazenovia Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-2
Word usage; definitions
Operative Text
A. General. For the purpose of this article only, certain words or phrases herein shall be interpreted as follows, except where the context clearly indicates the contrary: Words used in the singular include the plural, words in the present tense include the future tense, and the word "shall" is always mandatory. B. Specific words or phrases. For the purpose of this article, the terms or words herein shall be defined as follows: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under §§ 105-3 , 105-4 , or 105-5 of this article. DWELLING Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof. FAMILY Includes a single individual. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 105-2 of Cazenovia Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's fair housing article. It sets out how terms like "dwelling," "family," "person," and "to rent" are to be understood throughout the article, with notably broad definitions — for example, a single individual qualifies as a "family," and "person" encompasses a wide range of legal entities. The section also clarifies basic rules of interpretation, such as that "shall" is always mandatory and that singular words include the plural.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 105-2, the definitions that govern Cazenovia Village's fair housing rules are intentionally broad, meaning property owners and managers should understand that the article's protections extend to single individuals as "families" and to a wide variety of legal entities as "persons." Compliant operators generally apply these definitions consistently when evaluating rental applicants or structuring lease arrangements. Because "to rent" under § 105-2 includes subleasing and other arrangements granting occupancy rights for consideration, these obligations extend beyond standard direct leases.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-2 establishes that the fair housing protections in Cazenovia Village's Code apply broadly — a single person qualifies as a "family," and "dwelling" covers a wide range of residential structures and even vacant land offered for residential development. This means the anti-discrimination provisions referenced in §§ 105-3, 105-4, and 105-5 are not limited to traditional family households or conventional lease arrangements. Tenants who believe a housing practice may be unlawful under this article can consult a tenant-rights organization or local legal aid office to better understand how these definitions apply to 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.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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