Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-2
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When used in this chapter, the following term or terms shall be interpreted or defined as follows: HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Any place permitted for human habitation by the Town of Mount Pleasant. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE Includes any attorney at law hereafter designated by the Town Board of the Town of Mount Pleasant to prosecute violations of this chapter. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy or receivers. The plural shall include the singular and vice versa.
Section 98-2 of Mount Pleasant, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the chapter. 'Housing accommodation' covers any place the Town of Mount Pleasant has permitted for human habitation, while 'national origin' is explicitly defined to include ancestry. 'Person' is broadly defined to encompass individuals, business entities, and legal representatives alike, and 'legal representative' refers to an attorney designated by the Town Board to prosecute violations of the chapter.
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Property owners and managers operating in Mount Pleasant should be aware that under § 98-2, the term 'housing accommodation' applies to any place the Town has permitted for human habitation, meaning the chapter's requirements can extend broadly across rental properties. The definition of 'person' is intentionally expansive, covering partnerships, corporations, and other entities, so operators of any organizational structure fall within the chapter's scope. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with these definitions early, as they shape how every other provision in Chapter 98 is applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-2 provides tenants with important context for understanding their rights under Chapter 98, particularly the broad definition of 'housing accommodation,' which covers any place the Town of Mount Pleasant has permitted for human habitation. The explicit inclusion of ancestry within the definition of 'national origin' signals that protections in this chapter extend to a wide range of backgrounds. Tenants who believe a provision of Chapter 98 has been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the chapter's enforcement provisions to understand available paths for raising a concern.
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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