Elmsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 265 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 265-7
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Elmsford. RENTAL HOUSING UNIT A dwelling unit intended for occupancy by one or more individuals.
Section 265-7 of Elmsford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 265 establishes the foundational definitions that apply throughout the chapter. It identifies the "Code Enforcement Officer" as the designated official of the Village of Elmsford responsible for enforcement, and defines a "Rental Housing Unit" as any dwelling unit intended for occupancy by one or more individuals. These definitions set the interpretive framework for all other provisions in the chapter.
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Under § 265-7 of Elmsford's Code Chapter 265, the term "Rental Housing Unit" broadly covers any dwelling unit intended for occupancy, meaning most residential rental properties in the Village fall within the chapter's scope. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with these definitions early, since the meaning of "Rental Housing Unit" and the role of the Code Enforcement Officer shape how all other obligations in the chapter are applied. Understanding that the Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Elmsford is the designated authority helps operators know who administers and enforces the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 265-7 of Elmsford's Code Chapter 265 defines the scope of who and what is covered, including the broad definition of "Rental Housing Unit" as any dwelling unit intended for occupancy. Tenants living in such units generally fall within the protections and procedures established elsewhere in Chapter 265, with the Village of Elmsford's Code Enforcement Officer serving as the relevant enforcement authority. Those with questions about whether their unit qualifies or how the chapter applies may find it useful to contact the Village directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing regulations.
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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