Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-2
Definitions and word usage
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A. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: HOUSING ACCOMMODATION Includes any building, structure or portion thereof which is used or occupied or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings. NATIONAL ORIGIN Includes ancestry. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives and successors. VILLAGE ATTORNEY Includes Deputy Village Attorney. B. Word usage. The singular of any term used herein shall include the plural, where appropriate.
Section 151-2 of Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted. Key terms such as 'housing accommodation,' 'national origin,' 'person,' and 'village attorney' are given specific, inclusive meanings—for example, 'national origin' expressly encompasses ancestry, and 'person' covers not just individuals but also partnerships, corporations, and similar entities. The section also clarifies that singular terms extend to the plural where context calls for it, ensuring the chapter's language applies broadly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Larchmont should be aware that under § 151-2, the term 'housing accommodation' is defined broadly to include any building, structure, or portion thereof used or intended as a residence or sleeping place—meaning the chapter's requirements are not limited to traditional apartment units. Compliant operators generally apply the chapter's rules to the full range of residential spaces covered by this definition. Understanding that 'person' includes corporations and partnerships also means that business entities managing properties are subject to the same obligations as individual landlords under Chapter 151.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151-2 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 defines 'housing accommodation' expansively, which means tenants living in a wide variety of residential settings—not just conventional apartments—may be protected by the chapter's provisions. The inclusion of 'ancestry' within the definition of 'national origin' is also significant, as it broadens the scope of any protections the chapter provides against discrimination on that basis. Tenants who believe a landlord or other 'person' as defined in § 151-2 has violated the chapter's rules may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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