Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44A-2
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ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of Franklin County as those boundaries may be defined at the time of regular, periodic property registration. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Village staff member designated by the Malone Village Board as having responsibility for enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and this chapter. 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. 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 Malone stating that the referenced structure or unit conforms to the standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and that occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit or units which are occupied by persons other than the owner 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 Franklin County as defined at the time of periodic property registration. SUBSTANDARD Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Section 44A-2 of Malone's rental housing ordinance establishes the core vocabulary used throughout Chapter 44A. It draws distinctions between landlords who live within Franklin County and those who do not, the latter being classified as 'absentee landlords,' and it defines the types of properties and permits covered by the chapter. The definitions also establish what qualifies as a rental unit, what makes a unit substandard, and who is authorized to enforce the code locally.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Malone Code § 44A-2, property owners who live outside Franklin County are classified as absentee landlords, a designation that carries specific obligations elsewhere in Chapter 44A, including the requirement to maintain a resident agent who does live within the county. Compliant operators generally ensure their registration records accurately reflect whether they or a qualifying resident agent reside within Franklin County's boundaries. Keeping this information current at each periodic registration cycle is a standard practice for operators subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44A-2 sets out the definitions that shape tenant protections throughout Chapter 44A, including what counts as a rental unit and what standards determine whether a unit is substandard under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Tenants living in a unit that may have code deficiencies can reference the 'substandard' definition in this section when raising concerns with the Village's Code Enforcement Officer. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Malone's local ordinances can help residents understand how these definitions apply to their housing situation.
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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