Rye Brook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 192 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 192-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ROOMING HOUSE, LODGING HOUSE OR BOARDINGHOUSE Any building or portion thereof containing up to six rooms that are used, rented or hired out to be occupied or that are occupied for sleeping purposes for compensation, whether the compensation is paid directly or indirectly.
Section 192-3 of Rye Brook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 192 establishes the official definition of a 'rooming house, lodging house, or boardinghouse' for purposes of the chapter. Under this definition, the term covers any building or part of a building that contains up to six rooms rented or otherwise made available for sleeping in exchange for compensation, regardless of how that compensation is structured or paid. This definitional provision sets the scope for which properties and arrangements are subject to the rules that follow in Chapter 192.
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Property owners and managers in Rye Brook should be aware that Section 192-3 defines the category of dwelling that triggers Chapter 192's requirements. A building or portion of a building with up to six compensated sleeping rooms — whether rent is paid directly by occupants or arranged through a third party — generally falls within this defined category. Operators who rent rooms for sleeping purposes typically review whether their property meets this definition before determining which Chapter 192 obligations apply to their operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 192-3 is relevant to renters who occupy a room in a building where sleeping accommodations are provided for compensation, since it determines whether Chapter 192's protections and rules apply to their living arrangement. If a building contains up to six such rooms and compensation is involved, the arrangement likely falls within the chapter's scope. Tenants who want to understand whether their rooming, lodging, or boardinghouse situation is covered by Chapter 192 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rye Brook's local ordinances.
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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