Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-46
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When used in this article, the following words or terms shall have the following meaning: CHILD or CHILDREN Any person 10 years of age or younger. DEPARTMENT The Building Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport. INSTALLATION OF WINDOW GUARD Proper installation and maintenance of window guards in a manner approved by the Department. LANDLORD Owner, lessee, agent or other person who manages or controls a multiple dwelling or dwelling unit. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS The Superintendent of Buildings for the Incorporated Village of Freeport. TENANT Lessee or other occupant regularly residing within a dwelling unit, regardless of whether said occupant is a party to a lease agreement.
Section 128-46 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the window guard article. It defines who qualifies as a 'child' (any person 10 years of age or younger), who counts as a 'landlord' (broadly including owners, lessees, agents, and anyone managing or controlling a dwelling), and who qualifies as a 'tenant' (any regular occupant, whether or not they signed a lease). These definitions set the scope for all rights, duties, and enforcement mechanisms described elsewhere in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-46, the definition of 'landlord' in Freeport's window guard article is intentionally broad, encompassing not just property owners but also lessees, agents, and anyone who manages or controls a multiple dwelling or dwelling unit. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with this expansive definition, since responsibilities under the article can attach to property managers and agents—not only the titled owner. The Building Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport (referred to in § 128-46 as 'the Department') is the relevant authority overseeing window guard installation standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-46 defines 'tenant' to include any person regularly residing in a dwelling unit, regardless of whether they are named on a lease—meaning informal occupants may still have standing under Freeport's window guard rules. The definition of 'child' as any person 10 years of age or younger is significant, as protections elsewhere in the article are typically tied to households with children meeting this definition. Tenants who believe they qualify under these definitions and have concerns about window guard compliance may contact the Freeport Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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