Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 301-2
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For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: BUILDING Any structure having a roof, supported by columns or by walls or self-supporting, and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattel. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, similar type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building is vested. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY A building in which at least three dwelling units that are leased or otherwise rented to tenants solely for residential purposes are located. RESPONSIBLE PERSON A local responsible person over 21 years old, residing or doing business in Ulster County, who shall be responsible for the care and management of such property and is authorized by said owner to accept legal process on behalf of the owner when the owner resides or has its principal place of business outside of Ulster County.
Section 301-2 of Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the rest of the article's rental property regulations. Key terms include 'Residential Rental Property,' which covers buildings with at least three dwelling units rented for residential use, and 'Responsible Person,' which refers to a local Ulster County contact over age 21 who is authorized to accept legal process on behalf of an out-of-county owner. These definitions set the scope of who and what falls under the article's requirements, and how ownership and local accountability are understood for regulatory purposes.
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Under § 301-2 of Kingston Town Code ch. 301, operators of buildings with three or more residential rental units should be aware that their property likely qualifies as 'Residential Rental Property' subject to the article's rules. Owners who reside or maintain their principal place of business outside Ulster County are expected to designate a 'Responsible Person'—someone over 21 who lives or does business within Ulster County and is authorized to accept legal process on the owner's behalf. Compliant operators typically keep this designation current and ensure the responsible person is reachable and properly authorized.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301-2 of Kingston Town Code ch. 301 defines the parties and properties covered by the local rental regulations, which can be relevant to tenants living in buildings with three or more residential units. The definition of 'Responsible Person' means tenants in properties owned by out-of-county landlords have a right to a locally accessible contact who can receive legal documents on the owner's behalf. Tenants who have difficulty identifying or reaching a responsible person may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant local municipal office for guidance on how this provision applies.
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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