Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 102-2
Word usage and 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 otherwise, 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 §§ 102-3 , 102-4 and 102-5 of this chapter. 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 A single individual. PERSON Any individual, corporation, partnership, association, labor organization, legal representative, mutual company, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, receiver or fiduciary. TO RENT To lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 102-2 of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 102 establishes the interpretive rules and key definitions that govern the entire fair housing chapter. Words like 'dwelling,' 'family,' 'person,' and 'to rent' are given specific meanings that may differ from everyday usage — for example, 'family' is defined as broadly as a single individual, and 'person' encompasses corporations and other legal entities, not just human beings. These definitions shape how every other provision in the chapter is read and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Hudson Falls should be aware that the definitions in § 102-2 set the interpretive foundation for the fair housing obligations found throughout ch. 102. Because 'dwelling' covers a wide range of residential structures and vacant land offered for development, and 'to rent' includes subleases and other arrangements granting occupancy rights for consideration, a broad range of transactions fall within the chapter's scope. Operators generally ensure that their policies and practices account for these expansive definitions when evaluating compliance with §§ 102-3, 102-4, and 102-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Hudson Falls benefit from knowing that § 102-2 defines terms broadly in ways that may extend the chapter's protections to a wide variety of living situations and housing arrangements. The definition of 'family' as a single individual means that a person living alone is entitled to the same protections as a multi-person household under ch. 102. Those who believe a housing practice may violate the chapter can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider 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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