Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-7
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The following definitions shall govern the interpretation of this article unless otherwise expressly defined herein. Words used in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa. The word "shall" is always mandatory. PERSON A natural person or persons, corporations, copartnerships, unincorporated associations or any other organizations of two or more persons who is or are the owner or owners, mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee or agent directly or indirectly in control of a building within the confines of the Town, as defined aforesaid. TOWN All areas within the Town of Mamaroneck, exclusive of areas wholly within any incorporated village.
Section 161-7 of Mamaroneck Town Code Chapter 161 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the article is interpreted. The term "person" is defined broadly to include not just individuals but also corporations, partnerships, associations, and other multi-party organizations that hold any form of ownership or control over a building in the Town. The term "Town" refers specifically to the unincorporated areas of Mamaroneck, excluding any territory that falls entirely within an incorporated village.
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Under § 161-7, the definition of "person" is intentionally broad, meaning that entities such as corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and trusts that control residential buildings in the unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck are subject to the same obligations as individual owners. Compliant operators generally ensure that whoever holds control over a building — whether as an owner, agent, trustee, or assignee of rents — is aware of and accountable for the requirements set out in Chapter 161. Understanding whether a property falls within the Town's jurisdiction (i.e., outside any incorporated village) is a threshold consideration under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-7 matters to tenants because it establishes that the article's protections and obligations apply to a wide range of parties who may control a building, not just the person listed as the deed holder. If a tenant is dealing with an agent, a corporate landlord, or a property manager, those parties may still qualify as a "person" under this provision and be subject to Chapter 161's requirements. Tenants who have questions about whether their building falls within the Town of Mamaroneck's jurisdiction — as defined in § 161-7 — may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the Town's official records.
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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