East Rockaway, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 112 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 112-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ELIGIBLE HANDICAPPED PERSONS Tenants who have an impairment which results from anatomical, physiological or nonviolent psychological abnormalities, other than addiction to alcohol, gambling or any controlled substance, which are demonstrable by medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques, and which are expected to be permanent and which prevent the tenant from engaging in any employment or other gainful activity on the date the Attorney General has accepted a plan or prospectus for filing. NONPURCHASING TENANT Any person who has not purchased an apartment or shares in a dwelling unit, and who is a tenant entitled to possession at the time the plan or prospectus is declared effective by the Attorney General of the State of New York. OWNER Any person who owns the shares allocated to a dwelling unit or who owns such dwelling unit itself. SENIOR CITIZEN TENANTS Tenants in the dwelling unit who are 65 years of age or older, entitled to possession as of the date that the Attorney General of the State of New York accepts the plan or prospectus for filing.
Section 112-2 of East Rockaway's Code of Ordinances establishes the definitions that govern the rest of Chapter 112, which deals with residential conversions such as cooperative or condominium plans. The provision sets out four key terms — 'Eligible Handicapped Persons,' 'Nonpurchasing Tenant,' 'Owner,' and 'Senior Citizen Tenants' — each tied to specific criteria such as age, disability status, or whether a tenant has purchased a unit. These definitions determine which residents qualify for particular protections when a building undergoes a conversion reviewed by the New York State Attorney General.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 112-2, operators involved in a cooperative or condominium conversion in East Rockaway must understand how the defined categories apply to their tenant population. A compliant operator generally identifies which tenants qualify as 'Senior Citizen Tenants' (age 65 or older as of the Attorney General's acceptance date) or 'Eligible Handicapped Persons' (meeting the permanent, demonstrable impairment criteria) before a plan is filed. Accurate classification of 'Nonpurchasing Tenants' and 'Owners' under this section is foundational to meeting the obligations that flow from the rest of Chapter 112.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 112-2 defines the categories of residents — including 'Senior Citizen Tenants' and 'Eligible Handicapped Persons' — who may be entitled to specific protections during a building conversion under Chapter 112. Tenants who believe they meet one of these definitions as of the date the New York State Attorney General accepts a conversion plan may have rights that differ from those of other residents. Tenants seeking to understand whether they qualify under any of these definitions can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the broader provisions of Chapter 112 for context.
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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