Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE A certificate issued pursuant to § 162A-6 of this chapter. CHAPTER Chapter 162A , Rental Properties, of the Code of the Town of Greece. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Hereafter referred to as the "Building Inspector" and used interchangeably herein as "Code Enforcement Officer"; the Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to Chapter 114 , the Building Construction, Fire Prevention and Energy Code of the Town of Greece. CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL Shall include the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal and all certified code enforcement officials as appointed pursuant to local law. DWELLING UNIT A structure or building or part thereof or any area, room or rooms therein, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a home or residence. OWNER The owner or any other person having the right to control the possession of a dwelling unit. RENT A return in money, property or other valuable consideration (including payment in kind or services or other thing of value), for use and occupancy or the right to the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT A dwelling unit established, occupied, used or maintained for rental occupancy. RENTAL OCCUPANCY The occupancy or use of a dwelling unit by one or more persons other than the owner as a home or residence under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. RENTAL PROPERTY A property upon which is located a building or buildings or structure or structures which include one or more rental dwelling units. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTY A property upon which is located a building or buildings or structure or structures which include one or more rental dwelling units, and one or more of the dwelling units is occupied or used by one or more persons other than the owner as a home or residence for a period of less than three months under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use, where the record owner of the property is not physically present at the property during the entirety of the rental occupancy. TOWN The Town of Greece, New York. UNIFORM CODE The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes, as currently in effect and hereafter amended from time to time.
Section 162A-2 of Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A establishes the shared vocabulary used throughout the Town of Greece's rental property regulations. Key terms such as "dwelling unit," "rental occupancy," "rental property," and "short-term rental property" are given specific meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. Notably, a short-term rental is defined as one lasting less than three months where the record owner is not physically present for the entire stay. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what falls under the chapter's requirements.
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Property owners and managers subject to ch. 162A should familiarize themselves with the definitions in § 162A-2, as these terms determine whether a given property or arrangement falls within the chapter's scope. For example, the definition of "owner" extends beyond the titleholder to anyone with the right to control possession of a dwelling unit, which can affect who bears compliance responsibilities. Operators of short-term rentals should pay particular attention to the definition of "short-term rental property," since owner presence during the entire rental period is a distinguishing factor under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162A-2 of Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A shapes tenant protections by defining the types of occupancy arrangements the chapter covers. The broad definition of "rent" — which includes payment in kind, services, or other things of value — means that informal arrangements may still fall within the chapter's framework regardless of whether a formal landlord-tenant relationship exists. Tenants who believe their living situation falls under these definitions and have concerns about compliance may consider contacting the Town of Greece's Code Enforcement Personnel or reaching out to a local 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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