Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-2
Definitions
Operative Text
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ACCESSORY FACILITIES Accessory structures such as, but not limited to, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball and other sports courts, garages, guest houses, and the vacant grounds of the premises, or, as to a vacant lot, all or any part of the premises. DWELLING UNIT A building within the Village, or part of such building, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a residence. Such residence does not have to be the occupier's sole residence. OWNER A. The grantee of the property as set forth in the last deed of record on file with the Clerk of the County of Nassau, every partner of any grantee that is partnership, company, or firm, and every officer of any grantee that is a corporation, except: (1) A public housing authority organized as such under the laws of the State of New York; (2) A not-for-profit corporation organized to own and operate a group home or assisted-living or moderate-income senior-citizen housing in conjunction with New York State; and (3) A state-, county- or village-operated group home or treatment facility. B. A tenant in relation to its subtenant. RENT A return, in money, property, or other valuable consideration (including payment in kind or services or other thing of value), for use and/or occupancy or the right to the use and/or occupancy of a dwelling unit, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL BUILDING A building wherein there is a rental dwelling unit. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT A dwelling unit established, occupied, used or maintained for rental occupancy. RENTAL OCCUPANCY The occupancy or use of a dwelling unit by one or more persons as a dwelling unit under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. There is a rebuttable presumption that any occupancy or use of a dwelling unit is a rental occupancy if the owner of the building containing the dwelling unit does not reside in the same building. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent of the Building Department or his or her designee.
Section 122-2 of Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 122 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the entire chapter governing rental housing in the Village of Kings Point. Key terms defined include 'dwelling unit,' 'owner,' 'rent,' 'rental occupancy,' and related concepts, each carrying specific legal meanings that apply throughout the chapter. Notably, the definition of 'rent' is broad enough to cover non-monetary exchanges, and 'rental occupancy' carries a rebuttable presumption — meaning that if the building owner does not live in the same building as the occupant, the arrangement is presumed to be a rental unless shown otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 122 should be aware that § 122-2 defines 'owner' broadly, extending to partners of a partnership and officers of a corporation that holds title, with limited exceptions for certain public and nonprofit entities. The definition of 'rent' encompasses non-cash arrangements — such as services or payment in kind — meaning that even informal compensation arrangements for occupancy may fall within the chapter's scope. Compliant operators generally ensure that any occupancy arrangement in a building where they do not personally reside is treated as a rental occupancy under § 122-2's rebuttable presumption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Kings Point should understand that § 122-2 defines their occupancy rights broadly: a dwelling unit qualifies under this chapter even if it is not the occupant's sole residence, and 'rent' includes non-monetary forms of compensation. The rebuttable presumption of rental occupancy in § 122-2 can be relevant if a dispute arises about whether a particular arrangement is covered by Chapter 122's protections. Tenants who believe their living arrangement falls within these definitions may wish to review the full chapter, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the Kings Point Building Department for clarification on how these definitions apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.