Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-2
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This chapter shall apply to all rentals of any dwelling unit (or any portion thereof), including, any apartment, in the Village of Greenport. A dwelling unit (including any apartment) shall be presumed to be, or contain, a rental if said dwelling unit (or any portion thereof) is not occupied by the legal owner thereof, or if it is located within a building or structure or on a lot that contains multiple dwelling units under common ownership regardless of whether compensation of any form is exchanged for occupancy.
Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2 establishes that the village's rental regulations cover every dwelling unit — or any portion of one — located within the Village of Greenport. A unit is automatically presumed to be a rental if the legal owner does not personally occupy it, or if it sits within a multi-unit building or lot under common ownership, even when no money or other compensation changes hands for the occupancy. This broad presumption means the chapter's requirements can apply regardless of the informal or non-commercial nature of an arrangement.
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Under Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2, property owners who do not personally occupy a unit — or who own buildings with multiple units — are generally treated as operating rentals subject to this chapter's full requirements. Compliant operators typically review all units in their portfolio, including those occupied by family members or others without formal leases, to determine whether the chapter's obligations apply. Keeping clear records of ownership and occupancy status helps demonstrate compliance if the presumption of rental use is ever questioned.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-2 means that tenants living in any part of a dwelling unit in the Village of Greenport — even in informal or uncompensated arrangements — may be entitled to the protections this chapter provides. If a landlord claims the chapter does not apply to a particular unit, tenants can point to the broad presumption of rental status built into § 103-2 as a potential basis for coverage. Tenants who believe their housing situation falls under this chapter and have concerns about compliance may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance for available remedies.
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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