Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-7
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For the purpose of this article, the terms used herein are defined as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceeding which may be instituted in the Town Court of the Town of Minden in connection with an alleged violation of any of the local laws, rules or regulations of the Village of Fort Plain. BUILDING Any improved real property located within the Village of Fort Plain which, in whole or in part, is non-owner-occupied. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building stands. PROCESS A summons or any notice, mandate or other paper or process issued under any provision of the Code of the Village of Fort Plain. VILLAGE CLERK Either the Village Clerk or the Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Fort Plain.
Section 75-7 of Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout the article on rental housing regulation. It clarifies what counts as a 'building' (any non-owner-occupied improved real property in the village), who qualifies as an 'owner' (any individual, partnership, or corporation holding title), and what constitutes an 'action,' 'process,' and 'Village Clerk' for enforcement purposes. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other provisions in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 75-7, any individual, partnership, or corporation holding title to non-owner-occupied improved real property in Fort Plain is considered an 'owner' subject to this article's requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that their ownership records are current and accurately reflect who holds title, since that is the party to whom notices, summonses, and other 'process' documents will be directed. Understanding these definitions helps property managers anticipate how enforcement actions initiated in the Town Court of the Town of Minden may apply to their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 75-7 defines the scope of who and what is covered by Fort Plain's rental housing article, which can be relevant to tenants seeking to understand their protections. Because the definition of 'building' covers non-owner-occupied properties, tenants renting in Fort Plain generally fall within the article's reach. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review how the Village Clerk's office handles 'process' under ch. 75 § 75-7.
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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