Cortlandt, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 230 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 230-3
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Except as hereinafter provided, this chapter shall apply to every three-unit or larger rental dwelling, dwelling unit and premises that are leased, rented, let, assigned or otherwise classified as a rental property) with or without valuable consideration, by an owner, occupant, or absentee owner.
Section 230-3 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances establishes the reach of Chapter 230's rental regulations. The chapter covers virtually all rental dwellings and individual units within buildings of three or more units, regardless of whether rent or other compensation is exchanged. The rule applies whether the property is managed by a resident owner, an absentee owner, or an occupant who sublets, with limited exceptions addressed elsewhere in the chapter.
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Under § 230-3, property owners and managers operating any rental building with three or more units in Cortlandt should treat Chapter 230's requirements as applicable to their entire portfolio of covered properties. This includes situations where units are leased, sublet, or otherwise transferred for occupancy, even without traditional monetary rent. Absentee owners are explicitly brought within the chapter's scope, so off-site management arrangements do not remove compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 230-3 defines who is protected under Cortlandt's Chapter 230 rental regulations, and tenants living in buildings with three or more units generally fall within its coverage. This broad scope means that rights and protections established elsewhere in Chapter 230 can apply whether a tenant pays conventional rent or occupies a unit under another arrangement. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to comply with Chapter 230 may consider contacting the Town of Cortlandt directly, reviewing their lease in light of the chapter's provisions, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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