Cortlandt, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 230 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 230-4
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DWELLING Any building which is wholly or partly used or is intended to be used as habitable space for human occupants. OWNER Any person or entity who or which, alone or with others, has legal or equitable title. OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING A dwelling occupied by its owner or by members of his or her family on a nonrental basis. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT Any room or contiguous group of rooms located within a building and forming a single, habitable living space for one family. ROOMING UNIT Any furnished room for rent located within a building or forming a single sleeping space.
Section 230-4 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances Chapter 230 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's housing regulations. It draws distinctions between general dwellings, owner-occupied dwellings, rental dwelling units, and rooming units, and it defines who qualifies as an 'owner' for purposes of the chapter. These definitions shape how all other provisions in Chapter 230 are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 230-4, the category into which a property falls — whether a rental dwelling unit, a rooming unit, or an owner-occupied dwelling — determines which obligations in Chapter 230 apply to a given operator. Property owners and managers generally take care to accurately characterize each unit they control, since the definition of 'owner' in this section extends to anyone holding legal or equitable title, alone or jointly. Misclassifying a property type could affect compliance with the substantive requirements that follow in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 230-4 provides the definitional framework that underpins tenant protections found elsewhere in Chapter 230 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances. Whether a space qualifies as a 'rental dwelling unit' or a 'rooming unit' under this section can affect which rules govern a tenancy. Tenants who have questions about how their living arrangement is classified may find it useful to review the full chapter or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Cortlandt's local code.
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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