New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 261 § 261-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: PREMISES Any property, site or place within the City of New Rochelle that is authorized for such use (whether as a matter of right, upon the issuance of a special use permit, or otherwise). PROPERTY MANAGER A person with administrative authority over the premises. REGISTER or REGISTRATION The submission to the City of a fully completed registration form. REGISTRATION FORM An online application to be completed by a student housing business and pertaining solely to the business and its location in the City, including but not limited to the business's legal name, assumed name, telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, street address, the name and telephone number of a person at the business to contact in the event of an emergency and such other related information as the City Manager may require. STUDENT HOUSING BUSINESS A one-family, two-family, three-family or multiple-family dwelling that is otherwise in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and that houses three or more students attending or about to attend a college or university, or who are on a semester or summer break from studies at a college or university. Any such dwelling that houses students as described herein shall constitute a student housing business for the purposes of this chapter.
Section 261-2 of New Rochelle's Code of Ordinances establishes the working definitions for the city's student housing registration chapter. Key terms include 'Student Housing Business,' which covers one- to multi-family dwellings housing three or more college or university students, and 'Registration,' which refers to submitting a completed online form to the city with details about the business and its location. These definitions set the scope for who and what is subject to the chapter's requirements, including dwellings occupied by students on semester or summer break.
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Under § 261-2, a property owner or manager whose dwelling houses three or more college or university students — including those on academic breaks — is operating what the ordinance classifies as a 'Student Housing Business.' Compliant operators generally ensure they understand whether their property meets this definition before determining their obligations under the broader chapter. A 'Property Manager' with administrative authority over such premises is also brought within the chapter's framework, so management companies overseeing qualifying dwellings should be aware of their potential responsibilities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 261-2 defines the types of housing arrangements that fall under New Rochelle's student housing registration rules, which can be relevant to students living in one- to multi-family dwellings with two or more fellow students. If a dwelling qualifies as a 'Student Housing Business' under this definition, the property may be subject to registration and other requirements that could affect tenant protections. Students who believe their housing situation falls under ch. 261 and have concerns about compliance may wish to contact the City of New Rochelle directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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