Holley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-2
Word usage; definitions
Operative Text
A. General. For the purpose of this chapter, certain words, or phrases herein shall be interpreted as follows, except where the context clearly indicates the contrary: words used in the singular include the plural, words used in the present tense include the future tense, the word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual, and the word "shall" is always mandatory. B. Specific words or phrases. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms or words herein shall be interpreted as follows: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under §§ 146-3 , 146-4 and 146-5 . DWELLING Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof. FAMILY Includes a single individual. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 146-2 of Holley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 146 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the village's fair housing chapter. Key terms such as "dwelling," "family," "person," and "to rent" are defined broadly — for example, a single individual qualifies as a "family," and "person" encompasses corporations and other legal entities, not just natural persons. These definitions shape how every other provision in the chapter is read and applied, and the word "shall" throughout the chapter carries mandatory force.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Chapter 146 should be aware that Section 146-2 sets expansive definitions that govern the entire fair housing chapter. Because "dwelling" covers any building or portion thereof designed for residential occupancy — and "to rent" includes leasing, subleasing, and other arrangements granting occupancy rights — a wide range of housing transactions fall within the chapter's scope. Operators generally ensure their practices account for these broad definitions when evaluating compliance with Sections 146-3, 146-4, and 146-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-2 of Holley's fair housing ordinance defines terms in ways that extend protections broadly — a single person counts as a "family," and the definition of "to rent" covers leases, subleases, and similar arrangements. This means the protections found elsewhere in Chapter 146 can apply across a wide variety of living situations and housing arrangements. Tenants who believe a housing practice may be unlawful under this chapter can consult a tenant-rights organization or a local fair housing agency to understand how these definitions apply to 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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