Irondequoit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 177-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL Full- and/or part-time employees of the Department of Community Development, including the Director of Community Development, Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement Officer, or others designated by the Director of Community Development. DEPARTMENT The Department of Community Development. DWELLING UNIT A structure or building, or any 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 person, persons, or entity shown to be the owner or owners on the current assessment records of a dwelling unit or of a property including one or more dwelling units. 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 in a one- or two-family home. 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. There is a rebuttable presumption that any occupancy or use of a dwelling unit is a rental occupancy if the owner of the structure or building containing the dwelling unit does not reside in the same structure or building. RENTAL PROPERTY A property upon which is located a building or buildings or structure or structures which include one or more rental dwelling units. SECURED BY NORMAL MEANS A building secured by means used in the design and approved plans for the building.
Section 177-2 of Irondequoit's Code of Ordinances Chapter 177 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's rental-property regulations. Key terms such as "Rental Dwelling Unit," "Rental Occupancy," and "Owner" are given specific meanings that may differ from everyday usage—for example, "Rent" is defined broadly to include non-monetary compensation, and a rebuttable presumption of rental occupancy applies whenever the owner does not live in the same structure. These definitions set the interpretive framework for all other requirements and obligations found elsewhere in Chapter 177.
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Property owners and managers subject to Irondequoit Code Chapter 177 should be aware that § 177-2 defines "Owner" by reference to current assessment records, meaning the party listed there bears regulatory responsibility. The broad definition of "Rent" in § 177-2—which encompasses payment in kind, services, or other things of value—means that arrangements not involving cash may still constitute rental occupancy under the chapter. Operators who do not reside in the same structure as a dwelling unit should also note the rebuttable presumption of rental occupancy established in § 177-2, which can affect how the Department of Community Development classifies a property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in Irondequoit, § 177-2 of Chapter 177 provides important context by defining who qualifies as an "Owner" and what counts as "Rent" and "Rental Occupancy" under local law. Because the definition of Rent extends beyond cash payments to include services or other valuable consideration, a variety of living arrangements may fall within the chapter's protections and requirements. Tenants who have questions about whether their specific arrangement qualifies as rental occupancy under § 177-2 may wish to contact the Department of Community Development 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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