East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-1-6
Presumptive evidence of owner's residence
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A. It shall be presumed that an owner of a rental property or seasonal rental property does not reside within said rental property or seasonal rental property if any of the following sets forth an address other than that of the rental property or seasonal rental property: (1) Voter registration; (2) Motor vehicle registration; (3) Driver's license; or (4) Any other document filed with a public or private entity. B. The foregoing may be rebutted by evidence presented to the enforcement authority or any court of competent jurisdiction.
East Hampton Code § 199-1-6 establishes a legal presumption about whether a rental property owner actually lives at the property they rent out. If official records — such as voter registration, motor vehicle registration, a driver's license, or any other document filed with a public or private entity — list an address different from the rental property, the owner is presumed not to reside there. This presumption is not absolute; an owner may present contrary evidence to an enforcement authority or a court to rebut it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 199-1-6, property owners whose official documents — including voter registration, vehicle registration, or driver's license — list an address other than the rental unit will be presumed not to reside there. Operators who genuinely claim owner-occupancy as part of their rental status generally ensure that their key identifying documents consistently reflect the address they assert as their primary residence. When a discrepancy exists, the provision allows an owner to present rebuttal evidence to the relevant enforcement authority or court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 199-1-6 of the East Hampton Code gives tenants and enforcement authorities a practical tool for challenging an owner's claim of residency at a rental property. If a landlord's voter registration, driver's license, vehicle registration, or other filed documents show a different address, the law presumes the owner does not actually live there — which may be relevant to certain rental regulations that hinge on owner-occupancy. Tenants who believe this presumption applies to their situation may raise it as a point before the enforcement authority or a court, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this provision interacts with other local rental rules.
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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