White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-2

As used in this chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings indicated. 1.
"City" The City of White Plains.
2. "Commissioner" The Commissioner of the Department of Building or his/her duly authorized representative.
3. "Dwelling unit" A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
4. "Inspector" A City of White Plains duly authorized individual that conducts inspections in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
5. "Multi Family Dwelling Unit" Three or more dwelling units within a building.
6. "Owner" Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in a property; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to a property; or otherwise having control of a property; including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court.
7. "Rent" A return in money, property or other valuable consideration (Including payment in-kind or for services or other thing of value) for use and occupancy or the right to use and occupancy of a dwelling unit, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof.
8. "Rental Housing Property" A parcel of real property, as shown on the latest equalized tax assessment roll as maintained by the assessor of the City of White Plains, upon which a rental housing unit is maintained.
9. "Rental Housing Unit" A dwelling unit that is being rented, or is intended to be rented.
10. "Tenant" A person or group of persons whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying a rental housing unit.