Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: LODGING HOUSE/ROOMING HOUSE/BOARDING HOUSE A building or structure, other than a hotel, motel lodge, inn or multiple-family dwelling in which the proprietor, or their agents or assigns, provides sleeping accommodations for three persons or more, with or without board in exchange for compensation, and for such services as are incidental thereto. The proprietor and members of the proprietor's immediate family are excluded.
Section 116-3 of Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 establishes the working definition of a 'Lodging House/Rooming House/Boarding House' for purposes of the chapter. Under this definition, a covered property is a building—excluding hotels, motels, lodges, inns, and multi-family dwellings—where an owner or their representatives provide paid sleeping accommodations to three or more people, with or without meals and related services. The proprietor and their immediate family members are explicitly carved out of the occupant count.
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Operators subject to Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-3 should understand that this definition determines whether their property falls within the chapter's regulatory scope. A compliant operator generally assesses whether their building meets the threshold of three or more paying occupants and whether it falls outside the excluded categories—hotels, motels, lodges, inns, and multi-family dwellings. Knowing where a property stands under § 116-3 is typically the first step in determining which other provisions of ch. 116 apply to its operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are paying for sleeping accommodations in a building that houses three or more such occupants, § 116-3 of Fort Plain's ch. 116 may classify that building as a lodging, rooming, or boarding house, which can affect what protections and requirements apply. Understanding whether a property meets this definition can be relevant when evaluating rights under the broader chapter. Tenants who believe a property should be classified under ch. 116 may wish to contact the relevant Fort Plain municipal authority or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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