Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-2
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of Orange County as those boundaries may be defined at the time of regular, periodic property registration. BUILDING INSPECTOR The Village member designated by the Village Mayor as having responsibility for enforcement of Chapter 40 , Buildings, Unsafe, and this article. 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 members of his immediate family in exchange for a fee or compensation, whether monetary or otherwise. RENTAL PERMIT A permit issued by the Village of Greenwood Lake stating that the referenced structure or unit conforms to the standards of Chapter 38 , Building Construction, and that occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that certificate. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit 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. RESIDENT AGENT A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides within the designated boundaries of Orange County as defined at the time of periodic property registration. SUBSTANDARD Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by Chapter 38 , Building Construction, as amended.
Section 116-2 of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 116 establishes the working definitions that govern the entire rental registration and oversight article. Key terms include 'landlord' (any owner or agent renting to non-family members for compensation), 'rental property' (any unit occupied by non-owners or for which compensation is received), and 'rental permit' (a Village-issued document confirming a unit meets building standards). The definitions also distinguish between an 'absentee landlord,' who lives outside Orange County, and a 'resident agent,' who lives within Orange County and can represent an out-of-county owner.
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Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 116 § 116-2 should be aware that the definitions in this section determine whether their property and their role fall within the article's scope. An owner who rents to anyone outside their immediate family — defined as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, or grandchildren — is classified as a landlord subject to the article's requirements. Owners residing outside Orange County are classified as 'absentee landlords' and should understand that designating a resident agent who lives within Orange County is a recognized option under this section's definitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-2 defines the terms that shape tenant protections throughout Chapter 116, including what qualifies as a 'rental property' and what a 'rental permit' must confirm about a unit's compliance with building standards. Tenants can use these definitions to understand whether their unit and landlord fall under the article's framework, particularly the requirement that a rental permit affirm the unit meets the standards of Chapter 38, Building Construction. Tenants who believe their unit may be substandard or unpermitted can consult the Village Building Inspector — the enforcement authority named in this section — or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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