Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 § 430-1
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For the purposes of this article the terms used herein are defined as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceeding which may be instituted in the City Court of the City of Port Jervis in connection with the alleged violation of any ordinance or local law of the City of Port Jervis or of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York. BUILDING Any improved real property occupied by a commercial building or use or occupied or used as a one- or two-family residence and which is located within the City of Port Jervis, which building is, in whole or in part, leased. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to the building stands. PROCESS A summons or any notice, mandate or other paper or process issued under any provision of the Code of the City of Port Jervis, the New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York.
Section 430-1 of Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 430 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the article that follows. It defines four key terms — "action or proceeding," "building," "owner," and "process" — that govern how the rest of the article is interpreted and applied. These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered, including any leased one- or two-family residence or commercial building within Port Jervis, and clarify which legal documents and court proceedings fall under the article's reach.
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Under § 430-1, the term "owner" is defined broadly to include individuals, partnerships, and corporations holding title to a building, regardless of whether they operate for profit. Property owners whose buildings are leased — even partially — and located within Port Jervis should be aware that this definition brings them within the article's scope. Compliant operators generally ensure they understand how "building" and "process" are defined here, since those definitions shape obligations and enforcement procedures throughout the rest of ch. 430.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 430-1 establishes that the protections and procedures in ch. 430 apply to tenants living in leased one- or two-family residences and commercial spaces within Port Jervis. The definition of "action or proceeding" clarifies that enforcement can take place in Port Jervis City Court and may involve violations of local ordinances or New York's Multiple Residence Law. Tenants who believe these rules are relevant to their situation may wish to review the full article, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the City of Port Jervis directly for guidance on how these definitions affect their rights.
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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