Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-69
Construal of certain words
Operative Text
Whenever the words "building," "rooming house," "dwelling unit," "rooming unit," "premises" and "structure" are used in this Part 3 , they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
Section 245-69 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a rule of interpretation for Part 3: key terms such as "building," "rooming house," "dwelling unit," "rooming unit," "premises," and "structure" automatically encompass any portion of those spaces, not just the whole. This means that a regulation applying to a "building," for example, applies equally to a single room, floor, or section of that building. The provision ensures that partial conditions or violations within a larger space are not excluded from the code's reach simply because the entire structure is not affected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-69, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow should understand that compliance obligations in Part 3 extend to every component of a covered property, not just the property as a whole. A compliant operator generally ensures that maintenance, habitability, and safety standards are met in each individual unit, room, or section of a building—not only at the building level. Treating a single non-compliant area as outside the scope of Part 3 because the broader structure is otherwise in order would be inconsistent with how § 245-69 directs these terms to be read.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-69 means that tenants in Sleepy Hollow can look to Part 3 protections for conditions affecting their specific unit, room, or any portion of a shared premises—not only situations that implicate an entire building or structure. If a landlord argues that a code provision does not apply because only part of a building is affected, § 245-69 directly addresses that interpretation. Tenants who believe a condition in their unit or a shared area violates Part 3 may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or housing authority to understand how this interpretive rule applies to their circumstances.
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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