Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 184 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 184-1
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The following terms in this chapter are defined as follows: FAMILY Not more than four unrelated persons living together or any number of individuals related by blood, marriage or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit, using rooms and housekeeping facilities in common and having such meals as they may eat at home generally prepared and eaten together. MULTIPLE DWELLING Includes a 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 three or more families living independently of each other. OWNER The owner or owners of a freehold of the premises or 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. VILLAGE CLERK The Village Clerk of the Village of Delhi.
Section 184-1 of Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 184 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's housing regulations. It sets out what counts as a "family" (up to four unrelated people, or any number of related individuals sharing a home), what qualifies as a "multiple dwelling" (a building occupied by three or more independent family units), and who is considered an "owner" (a broad category covering not just titleholders but also mortgagees, receivers, agents, and others in control of a dwelling). The Village Clerk of the Village of Delhi is also formally identified as a defined term within this framework.
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Under § 184-1 of ch. 184, the definition of "owner" is intentionally broad, encompassing property managers, agents, lessees, and others who exercise control over a dwelling—not just those holding title. Operators of buildings housing three or more independent family units should be aware that their property likely qualifies as a "multiple dwelling" under this section, triggering the obligations that follow elsewhere in the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone acting on their behalf understands they may be treated as an "owner" for purposes of this code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 184-1 of ch. 184 defines who counts as a "family" and what constitutes a "multiple dwelling," which can affect the protections and obligations that apply to a rental situation. Because the definition of "owner" extends to agents and others in control of a property, tenants may have recourse against a range of parties—not only the titleholder—when a violation of the chapter occurs. Tenants who believe these definitions are relevant to their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the broader provisions of ch. 184 to understand what rights may apply.
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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