New York Mills, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-2
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As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under this chapter. DWELLING Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure or portion thereof. FAMILY Includes a single individual. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 86-2 of New York Mills, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's fair housing rules. Key terms such as "dwelling," "family," "person," and "to rent" are defined broadly — for example, a single individual qualifies as a "family," and "to rent" covers leasing, subleasing, and other arrangements granting occupancy rights for consideration. These definitions shape how every other provision in Chapter 86 is interpreted and applied.
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Property owners and managers operating in New York Mills should be aware that Chapter 86 § 86-2 defines the scope of who and what is covered by the village's fair housing ordinance. Because "dwelling" encompasses buildings, structures, portions thereof, and even vacant land offered for residential development, a wide range of properties fall under the chapter's reach. Compliant operators generally apply these broad definitions when evaluating whether any housing-related action — including leasing, subleasing, or granting occupancy rights — is subject to the ordinance's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-2 of ch. 86 is significant for tenants because its broad definitions extend protections to a wide range of living situations and household compositions — a single person, for instance, is explicitly recognized as a "family." The term "to rent" covers not just standard leases but also subleases and other arrangements where someone pays for the right to occupy a home they do not own. Tenants who believe a housing practice covered by these definitions has been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the appropriate fair housing agency for guidance on available options.
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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