Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 119 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 119-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of the Village of Fonda as those boundaries may be defined at the time of regular, periodic property registration. HOUSING or DWELLING UNIT Any single unit which is capable of housing one separate household, whether a detached single-family structure or building or part of a multihousehold structure or building. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The immediate family of the owner of a housing unit consists of the owner's spouse, children, parents, grandparents or grandchildren. LANDLORD Any property owner or designated agent who offers a housing unit for occupancy to persons other than the owner or his immediate family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise, is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation. RENTAL AGENT A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides within the designated boundaries of the Village of Fonda as defined at the time of periodic property registration. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit, commercial space or units which are occupied by persons other than the owner or his immediate family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise, is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation.
Section 119-2 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 119 establishes the key definitions that govern the village's rental property registration framework. It draws distinctions between landlords who live within Fonda's village boundaries and those who live outside them — the latter being classified as 'absentee landlords' — and requires that absentee landlords designate a local rental agent who does reside within those boundaries. The definitions also clarify what counts as a rental property or dwelling unit, and who qualifies as 'immediate family,' which affects whether a given occupancy arrangement falls under the chapter's requirements at all.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 119 § 119-2 should be aware that their place of residence at the time of periodic property registration determines whether they are classified as an 'absentee landlord.' Operators who live outside the Village of Fonda's boundaries generally ensure they have a designated rental agent — someone who does reside within those boundaries — on record to satisfy the chapter's requirements. Owners who allow occupancy by immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, grandparents, or grandchildren) without receiving compensation should confirm whether that arrangement places the property outside the definition of 'rental property' under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 119-2 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 119 sets out who qualifies as a landlord and what constitutes a rental property under the village's registration rules, which can be relevant to tenants seeking to identify the responsible party for their unit. If a landlord lives outside the village, the definitions in this section indicate that a local rental agent should be on record, potentially giving tenants a local point of contact. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing arrangement is covered by this chapter, or who believe registration requirements are not being met, may wish to contact the Village of Fonda directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal housing codes.
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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