Henrietta, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CERTIFICATE OF RENTAL REGISTRY COMPLIANCE A certificate evidencing compliance with the provisions of this chapter requiring registration of rental dwelling units. CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL Shall include the Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, the Code Enforcement officer, and all certified code enforcement officials as appointed pursuant to local law, or as may be designated by the Director of the Department of Building and Fire Prevention or otherwise by law. DWELLING UNIT A structure or building, or part thereof, or any area, room or rooms therein, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a home or residence. OWNER Any natural person or persons, partnership or corporation, limited-liability company, or any similar type of business entity or propriety interest, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building or real property is vested. REGISTRATION The annual completion of, payment for and filing of a rental registration application as set forth herein. RENT A return in money, property or other valuable consideration (including payment in kind or services or other thing of value) for use and occupancy or the right to use and occupy a dwelling unit, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT A dwelling unit located in a one- or two-family dwelling established, occupied, used, or maintained for rental occupancy. RENTAL OCCUPANCY The occupancy or use of a rental dwelling unit by one or more persons other than the owner as a home or residence under an arrangement whereby the occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. UNIFORM CODE The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes, currently comprised of Building Code of New York, Fire Code of New York, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes of New York, Residential Code of New York, Existing Building Code of New York, Property Maintenance Code of New York and the Energy Conservation and Construction Code of New York, as currently in effect and as may be hereafter amended from time to time.
Section 215-2 of Henrietta, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 establishes the shared vocabulary for the town's rental registration program. It defines key terms such as 'rental dwelling unit' (covering one- and two-family homes rented to non-owners), 'registration' (the annual application and fee process), and 'rent' (broadly encompassing money, services, or other consideration exchanged for occupancy). These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by the chapter's requirements, regardless of whether a formal landlord-tenant legal relationship exists.
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Property owners subject to ch. 215 § 215-2 should note that the definition of 'owner' is broad, capturing individuals, partnerships, corporations, and LLCs alike, so the registration obligations apply across virtually all ownership structures. The definition of 'rent' under § 215-2 extends beyond cash payments to include services or other valuable consideration, meaning arrangements that might not look like traditional leases can still trigger the chapter's requirements. Operators who rent out one- or two-family homes in Henrietta generally ensure they obtain a Certificate of Rental Registry Compliance, which evidences that they have met the registration obligations defined in this section.
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Section 215-2 of ch. 215 defines 'rental occupancy' in a way that protects residents even when no formal lease exists, as long as something of value is exchanged for the right to live in the unit. Tenants in one- or two-family homes in Henrietta may find it useful to know whether their unit is properly registered under this chapter, since the Certificate of Rental Registry Compliance is the document that evidences an owner's compliance. Those with questions about whether their home qualifies as a 'rental dwelling unit' under § 215-2, or whether their landlord has met registration requirements, can reach out to the Henrietta Department of Building and Fire Prevention or 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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