Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-21
Huntington Code of Ordinances Ch 160
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As used in this article, the following words shall have the meanings indicated: DORMITORY A building primarily providing sleeping and/or residential quarters for large numbers of people including but not limited to boarding schools, college or university students. DWELLING UNIT Any residential area, space, or housing unit in any zoning district which is occupied for habitation as a residence by persons other than the owner or the owner's immediate family. IMMEDIATE FAMILY For the purpose of this article immediate family shall mean as set forth in § 198-2 (Family). INDEPENDENT STATE CERTIFIED CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL An independent New York State trained and certified code enforcement inspector, who is not employed by the Town of Huntington or is an employee of the owner of the property being certified MANAGING AGENT Any individual, business entity, enterprise, trust, association, public utility or other legal entity responsible for the maintenance or operation of any residential rental property. MIXED USE OCCUPANCY A building or portion thereof that is utilized or occupied for more than one use or purpose. This article shall apply only to the dwelling units contained within mixed-use occupancy buildings. MULTIPLE RESIDENCE A building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by three or more family units living independently of each other. OWNER Any person, business entity, or association who, alone or jointly with others, holds a fee interest in real property with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or a managing agent who is responsible for the maintenance and/or operation of real property; or an executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or guardian of an estate; or a mortgagee who has secured a judgment of foreclosure and sale, or who is in possession, title or control of real property, including but not limited to a bank or lending institution, regardless of how such judgment, possession, title or control was obtained. RENTAL PROPERTY Dwelling unit(s) in one and two family homes, multiple residences, dormitories, and mixed-use occupancy buildings in any zoning district which are occupied for habitation as a residence by persons other than the owner or the owner's immediate family, and for which a fee or other compensation is received by the owner or managing agent, directly or indirectly, in exchange for such residential occupation. The term "rental property" shall exclude properties used solely for nonresidential purposes; one family homes which continue to be the primary and permanent residence of the owner but are leased or occupied by one other than the owner or owner's immediate family for six (6) months or less in any calendar year; two-family homes where the owner or a member of the owner's immediate family resides in one of the two dwelling units; legal habitable dwellings detached from the main residence of the owner or owner's immediate family on the lot; multiple dwellings where the owner or owner's immediate family reside on site; large multiple residence developments or communities having approved bylaws and a homeowner's association, board or similar management organization on-site with jurisdiction over rental property, and the on-site office is manned during regular business hours and has an emergency hotline available for use during non-business hours; those having valid accessory dwelling unit permits; any property owned and/or operated by the United States, the State of New York, the County of Suffolk, Town of Huntington and their respective agencies and political subdivisions; any property managed or operated by a not-for-profit organization to provide community-based housing in compliance with guidelines established by New York State, Suffolk County, or the federal government, and the property is certified and inspected by the requisite governmental agency pursuant to said guidelines; any property owned or managed by the Huntington Housing Authority, the Huntington Housing Authority Mortgage Banking Corporation, and the Huntington Community Development Agency.
Section 160-21 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes the definitions that govern the town's rental property registration and inspection article. Key terms such as "dwelling unit," "rental property," "owner," and "managing agent" are given specific meanings that determine which properties and parties fall under the article's requirements. Notably, the definition of "rental property" includes a detailed list of exclusions—such as owner-occupied two-family homes, short-term owner leases of six months or less, and properties managed by certain government or nonprofit entities—that remove certain housing arrangements from the article's scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managing agents subject to ch. 160 should familiarize themselves with the definitions in § 160-21, because those definitions determine whether a given property qualifies as "rental property" under the article and whether the owner or managing agent bears compliance obligations. Operators of one- and two-family homes, dormitories, multiple residences, and mixed-use buildings should carefully review the exclusions listed under "rental property" to assess whether their specific property type falls within or outside the article's reach. Compliant operators typically maintain accurate records of occupancy arrangements, ownership structure, and any applicable permits—such as accessory dwelling unit permits—that could affect their classification under § 160-21.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-21 of Huntington's ch. 160 sets out who qualifies as an "owner" or "managing agent" and what constitutes a "rental property" under the town's rental regulations, which can be relevant to tenants seeking to understand whether their housing is covered by the article's protections. Tenants living in dwelling units within one- and two-family homes, multiple residences, dormitories, or mixed-use buildings may find that their unit is covered, while those in certain exempt categories—such as housing managed by a nonprofit under government guidelines—may fall outside the article's scope. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is covered under § 160-21 may wish to contact the Town of Huntington's code enforcement office or consult a 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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