Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 270-16
Presumptive evidence of owner's residence
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A. It shall be presumed that an owner of a rental property does not reside within said rental property if any of the following sets forth an address other than that of the rental property: (1) Voter registration; (2) Motor vehicle registration; (3) Driver's license; or (4) Any other document filed with a public or private entity. B. The foregoing may be rebutted by evidence presented to the enforcement authority or any court of competent jurisdiction.
Southampton Code ch. 270 § 270-16 establishes a legal presumption about owner-occupancy of rental properties. If an owner's voter registration, motor vehicle registration, driver's license, or any other document filed with a public or private entity lists an address other than the rental property, the law presumes the owner does not live there. This presumption is not absolute — it can be challenged by presenting contrary evidence to the enforcement authority or a court of competent jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Southampton Code ch. 270 § 270-16, property owners who claim to reside at a rental property they own should be aware that official documents listing a different address — such as a driver's license, voter registration, or vehicle registration — create a legal presumption against that claim. Operators who genuinely occupy their rental property as a primary residence generally ensure that their official records consistently reflect that address. When a discrepancy exists, the ordinance allows an owner to present rebuttal evidence to the enforcement authority or a court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Southampton Code ch. 270 § 270-16 can be relevant when a tenant questions whether a landlord actually lives at the rental property, which may affect certain rights or exemptions under local rental regulations. If official documents on record for the owner — such as a driver's license or voter registration — show a different address, the law treats that as presumptive evidence that the owner is not a resident. Tenants who believe this provision is relevant to their situation may raise it before the local enforcement authority or a court, and may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how such evidence is typically used.
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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