Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162A-8
Presumptions applicable to enforcement
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A. Within the context of this chapter, the presence or existence of any one of the following shall create a rebuttable presumption that a premises is being used as a rental property or a rental dwelling unit: (1) There exists a written or oral lease or rental arrangement, payment or agreement for all or any portion of any building or structure located on the property by and between the owner and any tenants, occupants and/or other persons or entities in possession thereof. (2) The property is occupied by someone other than the owner, and the owner represents in writing or otherwise, to any person or establishment, business, institution or government agency, that the owner resides at an address other than the rental property. (3) Utilities, cable, phone or other services are in place or requested to be installed or used at the premises or any portion thereof in the name of someone other than the owner. (4) There are separate entrances for segregated parts of any building or structure located on the property. (5) There are partitions or internal doors which may serve to bar access between segregated portions of any building or structure located on the property, including but not limited to bedrooms. (6) Any occupant or person in possession thereof does not have unimpeded and/or lawful access to all dwelling units in a building or structure. (7) Two or more complete dwelling units exist in any building or structure located on the property. (8) A premises has been advertised in any newspaper, magazine, local advertising publication, or posted or billed as being available for rent. B. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent persons living together at premises bearing the same tax account number where such owner resides.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-8 establishes a list of circumstances that, if present, legally suggest a property is being used as a rental. These are called 'rebuttable presumptions,' meaning the suggestion can be challenged with contrary evidence. The list includes things like the existence of a lease, utilities in a non-owner's name, separate entrances, multiple dwelling units, or rental advertisements. The rule also clarifies that owner-occupied shared living arrangements at the same tax-account address are not automatically captured by these presumptions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 162A § 162A-8, operators of rental properties in Greece, N.Y. should be aware that a wide range of observable conditions—such as separate entrances, internal partitions limiting access, utilities in a tenant's name, or online or print rental listings—can trigger a legal presumption that a property is subject to the chapter's rental regulations. Compliant property owners generally ensure that any rental activity is properly registered and documented in accordance with the broader chapter, so that the existence of these conditions does not create unresolved compliance questions. Because the presumptions are rebuttable, maintaining clear records of the property's use and ownership status is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162A § 162A-8 is relevant to tenants because it defines the conditions under which a property is presumed to be a rental, which can affect whether the chapter's protections and requirements apply to their living situation. If a landlord disputes that a unit is subject to rental regulations, the factors listed in § 162A-8—such as a lease agreement, separate entrances, or a rental advertisement—may support a tenant's position that the chapter applies. Tenants who believe their housing situation is covered by ch. 162A may find it useful to contact the Town of Greece's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how these presumptions bear on their circumstances.
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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