Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-2
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of the Village of Haverstraw. BUILDING INSPECTOR The duly appointed Building Inspector of the Village of Haverstraw and such other person or persons duly designated by him or the Village Board for the purposes set forth herein. HOUSING OR DWELLING UNIT Any single unit which is capable of housing one separate household, whether a detached single-family structure or building or part of a multihousehold structure or building. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The "immediate family" of the owner of a housing unit consists of the owner's spouse, children, parents, grandparents or grandchildren. LANDLORD Any property owner or designated agent who offers a housing unit for occupancy to persons other than members of his immediate family in exchange for a fee or compensation, whether monetary or otherwise. RENTAL PERMIT A permit issued by the Village of Haverstraw stating that the referenced structure or unit conforms to the standards of this article and that occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that permit. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit or units which are occupied by persons other than the owner or his immediate family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise, is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation. RESIDENT AGENT A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides within the designated boundaries of the Towns of Haverstraw and Stony Point and will respond in the event of problems at the rental property. SUBSTANDARD Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by this article.
Section 171-2 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances Chapter 171 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's rental housing regulatory framework. Key terms defined include 'landlord,' 'rental property,' 'rental permit,' 'absentee landlord,' and 'resident agent,' among others. These definitions determine who and what falls under the article's requirements, and how terms are interpreted throughout the rest of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 171-2, property owners should understand how the code classifies them: if you reside outside Haverstraw Village's boundaries, you are considered an 'absentee landlord,' which may trigger additional obligations elsewhere in Chapter 171, such as designating a resident agent who lives within the Towns of Haverstraw or Stony Point. A 'rental permit' as defined in this section is the document issued by the village confirming a unit meets applicable standards and is approved for residential occupancy. Operators generally ensure their units are covered by a valid rental permit and that any required agent information is current and accurate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 171-2 sets out the definitions that govern how Haverstraw Village's rental regulations apply to the housing you occupy. Understanding terms like 'rental property' and 'rental permit' can help you recognize whether your unit should be covered by a village-issued permit confirming it meets residential standards. If you have concerns about whether your unit is properly permitted or whether your landlord has a required resident agent on file, tenant-rights organizations or the Haverstraw Village Building Inspector's office may be able to provide guidance on how Chapter 171 applies.
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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