Vestal, N.Y., Town Code ch. 5, art. VII § 5-152
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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 means any improved real property located within the town. Rental property includes all buildings containing residential units which are either rented, leased let or hired out to be occupied which shall be limited to one-family, two-family, multi-family, or mixed use (commercial-residential). this definition shall not be deemed to include cooperative apartments. Owner means any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, similar type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether or not for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building is vested.
Vestal Town Code ch. 5, art. VII § 5-152 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire rental property article. Under this provision, 'rental property' covers one-family, two-family, multi-family, and mixed-use residential buildings that are rented or leased, but cooperative apartments are explicitly excluded from this scope. 'Owner' is defined broadly to include individuals, partnerships, corporations, and similar entities holding title, regardless of whether they operate for profit.
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Property owners and managers operating in Vestal should be aware that § 5-152 sets the definitional boundaries for who and what falls under the article's requirements. Because 'owner' is defined to include any titleholder—whether an individual, partnership, or corporation—the obligations of the article apply broadly across different ownership structures. Operators of cooperative apartments, however, should note that those properties are expressly carved out of the 'rental property' definition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Vestal can look to § 5-152 to understand whether their housing situation falls within the article's protections. Residential units in one-family, two-family, multi-family, or mixed-use buildings that are rented or leased are generally covered, while cooperative apartments are not. Tenants who are uncertain about whether their building qualifies may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the broader article for context.
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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