Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 143-7
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ROOMING HOUSE A dwelling unit or structure used for temporary or transient occupancy purposes by two or more individuals not constituting a family or functional family unit who share kitchen and/or bathroom, and/or other common facilities and pay rent and/or other expenses by the room, or based on a share of total expenses of the dwelling unit. The term includes boardinghouses, private dormitories, fraternity and/or sorority houses, and other similar types of group residential quarters. The term does not include a motel or hotel, or a duly permitted bed-and-breakfast.
Section 143-7 of Morrisville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 143 establishes what qualifies as a "rooming house" for purposes of the article. Under this definition, a rooming house is a dwelling where two or more unrelated individuals share common facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms and pay on a per-room or expense-sharing basis. The definition expressly covers boardinghouses, private dormitories, and fraternity or sorority houses, while excluding hotels, motels, and duly permitted bed-and-breakfasts.
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Property owners and managers in Morrisville should be aware that § 143-7 sets the definitional threshold that determines whether a rental property is regulated as a rooming house under ch. 143. A compliant operator generally evaluates whether occupants are unrelated individuals sharing common facilities and paying on a per-room or shared-expense basis, since meeting those criteria triggers the rooming house classification. Properties that fall within this definition — including boardinghouses and private dormitories — are subject to the article's requirements, while hotels, motels, and permitted bed-and-breakfasts are not.
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For residents living in shared housing in Morrisville, § 143-7 defines the type of arrangement — two or more unrelated people sharing kitchens, bathrooms, or other common areas and paying by the room or by shared expenses — that qualifies as a rooming house under ch. 143. Understanding whether your living situation meets this definition can be relevant to determining what protections and obligations apply under the broader article. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing qualifies can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of ch. 143 for the rules that attach to rooming houses.
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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