Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-1
Definitions; interpretation of terms
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A. As used in this chapter, these terms shall have the meanings indicated as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceeding which may be instituted in the Justice Court of the Village of Hillburn or the County Court of the County of Rockland or the Supreme Court of the County of Rockland or any court of competent jurisdiction with an alleged violation of any law of the Village of Hillburn. BUILDING Any improved real property, residential or mixed-use (commercial- residential), located within the Village of Hillburn that is non-owner-occupied. IDENTIFICATION OF BUILDING It is required that the house number be placed on the building in a conspicuous place. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation or any similar type of business organization, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building stands, including a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, agent or any other person, firm or corporation directly or indirectly in control of the property. PROCESS A summons, appearance ticket or any notice, mandate or any other paper process issued under any provision of the Code of the Village of Hillburn or any law or regulation of the State of New York. RENTAL PROPERTY The residential portion of all properties in the Village of Hillburn, any portion of which is either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for residential or mixed use (commercial-residential), and are non-owner-occupied. B. For any rental property to be considered owner-occupied, the owner must demonstrate to the Building Department that all individual owners, all partners, or all shareholders of a corporation actually have their principal residence at the rental property and reside therein on a full-time basis, it being the actual domicile of all individual owners, all partners, or all shareholders. At the request of the Village of Hillburn, any owner who claims to occupy the rental property shall provide a sworn affidavit providing the necessary information to support his or her claim that the premises are owner-occupied.
Section 188-1 of Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 188 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the village's rental property regulations. Key terms such as "building," "owner," "rental property," and "process" are given specific meanings that apply throughout the chapter, ensuring consistent interpretation. Notably, a property is only considered owner-occupied if every individual owner, partner, or corporate shareholder maintains their principal, full-time residence there — a standard that must be demonstrated to the Building Department upon request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hillburn Code § 188-1, operators of non-owner-occupied residential or mixed-use properties in the Village of Hillburn are subject to the chapter's requirements as defined here. Compliant property managers ensure that a visible house number is displayed on the building in a conspicuous place, as the definition of "Identification of Building" requires. Owners who wish to claim owner-occupied status should be prepared to provide a sworn affidavit to the Village demonstrating that all owners, partners, or shareholders maintain the property as their actual, full-time domicile.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-1 of Hillburn's Chapter 188 sets out who and what is covered by the village's rental property rules, which can be relevant to tenants living in non-owner-occupied residential or mixed-use properties within Hillburn. The definition of "owner" is broad, encompassing not just titleholders but also agents, receivers, and others in control of a property, which may affect who is responsible for compliance. Tenants who have questions about whether their building falls under these definitions or how the owner-occupancy standard applies to their situation may wish to contact the Village of Hillburn Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rockland County housing regulations.
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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