Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-1
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This chapter shall apply to every multiple residence in the Town of Liberty. A "multiple residence," for the purpose of this chapter, is defined as a house containing two or more self-contained apartments or a housing facility containing two or more apartments.
Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-1 establishes the scope of the town's multiple-residence regulations by defining which properties fall under the chapter. Any house or housing facility in the Town of Liberty that contains two or more self-contained apartments is considered a "multiple residence" and is subject to the rules that follow. Single-family homes and other structures with only one dwelling unit are not covered by this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-1, property owners in the Town of Liberty who operate a building with two or more self-contained apartments are subject to the full requirements of Chapter 103. Compliant operators typically confirm at the outset whether their property meets this definition and apply all subsequent provisions of the chapter accordingly. Owners of single-unit properties are generally outside the chapter's reach, but any addition of a second apartment would bring the property within its scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Liberty, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-1 means that tenants living in a building with two or more self-contained apartments in the Town of Liberty are entitled to the protections established throughout Chapter 103. If a tenant believes their building qualifies as a multiple residence but the landlord is not complying with the chapter's requirements, that tenant may have grounds to raise the applicability of this provision when pursuing a complaint or other enforcement path. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Town of Liberty ordinances can help residents understand whether their specific building type falls within this definition.
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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