Laurel Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 100-1
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The duly appointed Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector of the Village or their delegates or assistants. DWELLING A building or structure designed for and occupied exclusively as a home or residence for not more than one family. FAMILY A family shall constitute either: A. One or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, inclusive of household staff, shall constitute a family; or B. A number of persons, not exceeding two, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption or marriage shall constitute a family. OWNER A. Owner, lessee, agent or other person in control of a dwelling or any other person or persons or entity or entities having the right to possession of a dwelling. B. Under this definition, a tenant can be an owner in relation to a subtenant. 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, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL DWELLING A dwelling established, occupied, used or maintained for rental occupancy. RENTAL OCCUPANCY A. The occupancy or use of a dwelling by a family as defined herein as a home or residence under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. B. Consistent with the Village's zoning regulations, no more than one family may rent a dwelling at any given time, and a dwelling may not be divided into separate housekeeping units to rent to more than one family. C. There is a rebuttable presumption that any occupancy or use of a dwelling is a rental occupancy if the owner of the building containing the dwelling does not reside therein. D. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a member or members of an owner's family as defined herein.
Section 100-1 of Laurel Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational definitions that govern the village's rental dwelling regulations. Key terms such as "family," "owner," "rent," and "rental occupancy" are given specific meanings that apply throughout Chapter 100. Notably, the definition of "rental occupancy" includes a rebuttable presumption: if the building's owner does not live in the dwelling, any occupancy is presumed to be a rental arrangement subject to the chapter's rules. The definitions also make clear that only one family — as narrowly defined — may rent a dwelling at a time, and that the chapter's requirements do not apply to occupancy by members of an owner's own family.
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Property owners and managers operating in Laurel Hollow should be familiar with the precise definitions set out in § 100-1, as these terms control how the rest of Chapter 100 applies to their properties. Under this section, a "family" is limited either to persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage, or to no more than two unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit — meaning arrangements that exceed these parameters may fall outside the definition. Operators who do not reside in their rental dwelling should be aware that § 100-1 establishes a rebuttable presumption of rental occupancy in that circumstance, which triggers the chapter's regulatory requirements. Compliance generally means ensuring that no dwelling is divided into separate housekeeping units or rented to more than one family at a time, consistent with the village's zoning regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Laurel Hollow should understand that the definitions in § 100-1 shape who is covered by — and who is exempt from — the village's rental dwelling rules. For example, occupants who are members of the owner's family as defined in this section are explicitly excluded from the chapter's protections and obligations. The definition of "owner" in § 100-1 is broad enough to include tenants in relation to their own subtenants, which can affect rights and responsibilities in subletting situations. Tenants who have questions about whether their living arrangement qualifies as a "rental occupancy" or how the "family" definition applies to their household may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 100 for context.
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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