Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 101-2
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As used in this chapter, these terms shall have the meanings indicated as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceedings which may be instituted in the Town Court of the Town of Esopus or the County Court of the County of Ulster or the Supreme Court of the County of Ulster or any court of competent jurisdiction with an alleged violation of any law of the Town of Esopus. BUILDING Any improved real property, residential or mixed-use (commercial-residence), located within the Town of Esopus that has five or more rental units. MANAGING AGENT A person over 21 years old, residing or doing business within 30 miles of the subject rental property, who shall be responsible for the care and management of such property and is authorized by the property owner to accept legal process on behalf of the owner when the owner resides or has its principal place of business located more than 30 miles from the subject rental property. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership, limited-liability company, corporation or any business organization, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a rental property is held, including a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm, limited-liability company or corporation directly or indirectly in control of the property. RENTAL PROPERTY Includes all properties in the Town of Esopus which have five or more residential units that are either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for residential purposes and shall include residential or mixed-use (commercial-residential) properties.
Section 101-2 of Esopus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 101 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire chapter's rental-property regulations. Key terms include 'Building' and 'Rental Property,' both of which apply to improved real property with five or more residential units, whether purely residential or mixed-use. 'Owner' is defined broadly to capture any individual or entity holding title or exercising control over a property, while 'Managing Agent' refers to a designated representative who must be over 21, located within 30 miles of the property, and authorized to accept legal process on the owner's behalf when the owner is more than 30 miles away.
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Under § 101-2 of Esopus Chapter 101, operators of properties with five or more residential units fall within the chapter's scope as either an 'Owner' or through a designated 'Managing Agent.' When an owner's primary residence or principal place of business is more than 30 miles from the rental property, compliant operators generally designate a Managing Agent who is over 21 years old, resides or does business within 30 miles of the property, and is formally authorized to accept legal process. Keeping this designation current and documented helps ensure that any action or proceeding brought in Town, County, or Supreme Court under § 101-2 can be properly served and addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 101-2 of Esopus Chapter 101 defines who qualifies as an 'Owner' and 'Managing Agent' for properties with five or more rental units, which determines who is legally responsible for the property's care and management. If a tenant needs to identify the responsible party for a rental property, the broad definition of 'Owner' means that various entities beyond just the titleholder — such as receivers, trustees, or agents in control — may bear responsibility. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or pursue an action or proceeding under Chapter 101 may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to identify the correct party and appropriate court.
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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