Thompson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 187 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 187-1
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For the purpose of this article, the terms used herein are defined as follows: ACTION or PROCEEDING Any action or proceeding which may be instituted in the Town Court of the Town of Thompson in connection with the alleged violation of any ordinance or local law of the Town of Thompson or of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York. BUILDING Any improved real property located within the Town of Thompson which, in whole or in part, is leased. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, whether for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building stands. PROCESS A summons or any notice, mandate or other paper or process issued under any provision of the Code of the Town of Thompson or the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York.
Section 187-1 of Thompson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 187 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the article governing leased residential properties in the Town of Thompson. Key terms—including 'Action or Proceeding,' 'Building,' 'Owner,' and 'Process'—are given specific meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the article. For example, 'Building' covers any improved real property in Thompson that is leased in whole or in part, and 'Owner' encompasses individuals, partnerships, and corporations holding title, regardless of whether they operate for profit.
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Property owners and managers operating in the Town of Thompson should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 187-1, because those definitions shape how the rest of Chapter 187 applies to their properties. The term 'Owner' under this section is broad, capturing corporations and partnerships as well as individual titleholders, meaning that entities of any structure may be subject to the article's requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone holding title to a leased building in Thompson understands that legal notices, summonses, and other official papers issued under the Town Code or New York's Multiple Residence Law qualify as 'Process' under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in leased properties within the Town of Thompson benefit from understanding that § 187-1 defines the scope of who qualifies as an 'Owner' and what constitutes a 'Building' under Chapter 187—definitions that can affect how enforcement actions and legal proceedings are framed. Because 'Action or Proceeding' under this section includes matters brought in the Town Court of Thompson related to violations of local ordinances or the New York Multiple Residence Law, tenants may have avenues to raise housing-condition concerns within that framework. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Thompson's local code and the New York Multiple Residence Law can help residents understand how these definitions interact with their specific housing situation.
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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