Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-2
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Notwithstanding any other provisions which may be contained in the Village Code of Sleepy Hollow, as used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BOARDER or ROOMER A person who permanently occupies a room in a dwelling unit for sleeping purposes for which he or she pays compensation to the property owner, lessee, or other tenant occupying the dwelling. BOARDINGHOUSE or ROOMING HOUSE A building which contains one or more rooming units and in which space is occupied or intended to be occupied by persons who are not husband or wife, son or daughter, mother or father, or sister or brother of the owner and operator and in which no table board is provided.
Section 139-2 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances Chapter 139 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the rest of the chapter's rental regulations. A 'boarder' or 'roomer' is defined as someone who permanently sleeps in a room within a dwelling unit and pays compensation to the owner or another occupant for that privilege. A 'boardinghouse' or 'rooming house' is a building with one or more rooming units occupied by people who are not close family members of the owner-operator and where meals are not provided as part of the arrangement. These definitions set the scope for which properties and occupants fall under the chapter's regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that Chapter 139 § 139-2 draws a clear line between standard rental arrangements and boardinghouse or rooming-house operations. A compliant operator generally determines whether their property meets the definition of a rooming house—particularly whether occupants are unrelated to the owner and whether no table board is provided—before assuming which regulatory obligations apply. Understanding whether occupants qualify as boarders or roomers under § 139-2 helps operators correctly identify which provisions of Chapter 139 govern their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you occupy a room in a Sleepy Hollow dwelling and pay compensation for sleeping space, § 139-2 of Chapter 139 may classify you as a boarder or roomer, which can affect the rights and protections available to you under the chapter. Tenants in buildings that meet the rooming-house definition should be aware that this classification can determine which local regulations apply to their living situation. Those with questions about how these definitions affect their specific circumstances may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 139 for the obligations that flow from these definitions.
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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