Sands Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-2
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As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: Code Enforcement Officer A Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant to § 176-51E of the Village Code. Dwelling Unit A single-family residence, occupied, or to be occupied, by one or more persons living as a family for residential purposes for which a valid Certificate of Occupancy is on file in the Village. Owner (1) Owner, lessee, agent, or other person in control of a Dwelling Unit or any other person or persons or entity or entities having the right to possession of a Dwelling Unit, except: (a) A cooperative corporation whose offering statement or prospectus has been accepted by the New York State Attorney General for filing under General Business Law § 352-e ; and (b) A not-for-profit corporation organized to own and operate a low-income or moderate-income senior-citizen housing project in conjunction with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. (2) Under this definition, a tenant can be an "owner" in relation to a subtenant. Rent A payment in money, property, or other valuable consideration (including payment in kind, in services, or of other thing of value), for use and occupancy or the right to the use and occupancy of a Dwelling Unit, whether or not a legal or contractual relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the Owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. Rental Dwelling Unit A dwelling unit established, occupied, used, or maintained for Rental Occupancy for which a valid Certificate of Occupancy is on file in the Village. Rental Occupancy The occupancy or use of a Dwelling Unit by one or more persons as a home or residence under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay Rent for such occupancy and use. For purposes of this law, there is a rebuttable presumption that any occupancy or use of a Dwelling Unit is a "Rental Occupancy" if the Owner of the building containing the Dwelling Unit does not reside in the same building. Village Board The Board of Trustees of the Village. Village Code The local laws, ordinances, and certain resolutions of the Village.
Section 127-2 of Sands Point's Code of Ordinances Chapter 127 establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's rental housing rules. It defines key terms such as "Dwelling Unit," "Owner," "Rent," "Rental Occupancy," and "Rental Dwelling Unit," which are used throughout the chapter to determine who and what is covered. Notably, the definition of "Owner" extends beyond the deed holder to include lessees, agents, and others in control of a unit, and a tenant can qualify as an "Owner" with respect to a subtenant. A rebuttable presumption of Rental Occupancy applies whenever the building owner does not live in the same building as the unit in question.
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Property owners and managers operating in Sands Point should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 127-2, as these terms govern the scope of the village's rental regulations. Because "Owner" under § 127-2 includes agents and anyone else in control of a Dwelling Unit, property managers and lessees who sublet may bear the same regulatory responsibilities as a deed-holding owner. Compliant operators generally ensure that a valid Certificate of Occupancy is on file with the Village for any unit they rent out, since that requirement is embedded in the definitions of both "Dwelling Unit" and "Rental Dwelling Unit."
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Sands Point benefit from understanding the definitions in § 127-2, because those definitions shape who is covered by the chapter's protections and obligations. Under § 127-2, a tenant who sublets to another person can themselves be treated as an "Owner" in relation to that subtenant, which may affect rights and responsibilities in that arrangement. Tenants who believe a landlord is mischaracterizing an occupancy arrangement can point to the rebuttable presumption of Rental Occupancy established in § 127-2, and may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or the Village's Code Enforcement Officer for guidance on how that presumption applies.
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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