Baldwinsville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 255-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DWELLING Any building which is wholly or partly used or is intended to be used as habitable space for human occupants. OWNER Any person or entity who or which, alone or with others, has legal or equitable title. OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING A dwelling occupied by its owner or by members of his or her family on a nonrental basis. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT Any room or contiguous group of rooms located within a building and forming a single, habitable living space for one family. ROOMING UNIT Any furnished room for rent located within a building or forming a single sleeping space.
Section 255-3 of Baldwinsville's Code of Ordinances Chapter 255 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the chapter's rental housing rules. It draws distinctions between general dwellings, owner-occupied dwellings, rental dwelling units, and rooming units, and separately defines who qualifies as an 'owner.' These definitions determine which properties and parties fall under the chapter's requirements and which may be exempt based on occupancy type.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 255-3, how a property is classified—whether as a rental dwelling unit, a rooming unit, or an owner-occupied dwelling—determines which obligations apply to the owner. Property managers and owners should be aware that the definition of 'owner' in this section is broad, encompassing anyone holding legal or equitable title, whether alone or jointly. Operators of buildings with furnished rooms for rent should note that rooming units are defined separately from rental dwelling units, which may carry distinct compliance implications under Chapter 255.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 255-3 sets out the definitions that shape tenant protections and landlord obligations throughout Baldwinsville's Chapter 255. Tenants living in a rental dwelling unit or a rooming unit as defined here may be entitled to the rights and standards established elsewhere in the chapter. Those uncertain about how their housing arrangement is classified under § 255-3 may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the village's code enforcement office for general information.
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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