Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111A § 111A-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DWELLING UNIT The same meaning as defined in the City Code, under § 350-2A thereof, or as hereinafter amended, under the term "dwelling." PRIVATE LANDLORD Any private person or persons, corporation, LLC, or other entity who owns, leases, or has any interest in and leases private residential rental property or properties in the City. PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY Any dwelling, as defined now in the City Code under § 350-2A thereof, or as hereinafter amended, which is, or any part of which, is leased by a private landlord for residential purposes. REGISTRY AUTHORITY The City Office of Code Enforcement.
Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111A § 111A-3 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the city's rental registry chapter. It defines key terms—including 'dwelling unit,' 'private landlord,' 'private residential rental property,' and 'registry authority'—so that all subsequent provisions in the chapter are interpreted consistently. The City Office of Code Enforcement is designated as the Registry Authority responsible for administering the registry program. These definitions tie back to the city's broader zoning and building code definitions found in § 350-2A, ensuring alignment across municipal regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111A § 111A-3, any private person, corporation, LLC, or other entity that owns or holds an interest in residential rental property in Geneva and leases it to tenants falls within the definition of 'private landlord.' Compliant operators familiarize themselves with how 'dwelling unit' and 'private residential rental property' are defined—both here and in the cross-referenced § 350-2A—since those definitions determine which properties are subject to the registry requirements. Because the Registry Authority is the City Office of Code Enforcement, that office is the primary point of contact for registration-related matters under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Geneva, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111A § 111A-3 sets out who and what is covered by the city's rental registry rules, which can be relevant to tenants living in privately leased residential properties. If a tenant believes their landlord or property should be subject to the registry requirements established later in ch. 111A, the Registry Authority—the City Office of Code Enforcement—is the body designated to oversee compliance. Tenants seeking to understand whether their rental unit falls under these definitions may also consult 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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