Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-3
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For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: BUILDING Any improved real property located within the Village of Otego. LOCALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSON A person or company, with its principal place of business located within 20 miles of the Village of Otego. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, or limited-liability company, or similar type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether or not for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building is vested or is the equitable owner under a land contract or by court order. RENTAL PROPERTY Includes all buildings containing residential units that are either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, which shall be limited to two-family, multifamily, or mixed-used (commercial-residential). This definition shall not be deemed to include cooperative apartments.
Section 139-3 of Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the article's rental-property regulations. Key terms defined include 'Building' (any improved real property in the Village of Otego), 'Locally Responsible Person' (an individual or company with a principal place of business within 20 miles of the village), 'Owner' (any titleholder or equitable owner of a building), and 'Rental Property' (residential buildings with two or more units that are rented or leased, excluding cooperative apartments). These definitions set the boundaries for who and what falls under the article's requirements.
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Property owners and managers subject to Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-3 should be aware that the article's obligations apply to two-family, multifamily, and mixed-use residential buildings that are rented or leased within the Village of Otego. Compliant operators typically ensure that any designated 'Locally Responsible Person' they name maintains a principal place of business within 20 miles of the village, as that geographic requirement is built into the definition. Owners of cooperative apartments should note that such properties are explicitly excluded from the 'Rental Property' definition under § 139-3 and therefore fall outside the article's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in two-family, multifamily, or mixed-use residential buildings in the Village of Otego should be aware that § 139-3 of ch. 139 defines the types of properties and parties covered by the article's rental regulations. Because cooperative apartments are excluded from the definition of 'Rental Property,' residents of co-ops would not have protections under this particular article. Tenants who want to understand whether their building and landlord fall within these definitions may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance.
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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