As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ABSENTEE LANDLORD
Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries
of Orange County as those boundaries maybe defined at the time of
regular, periodic registration.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Village member designated by the Village Board as having responsibility for enforcement of Chapter
80, Building Construction, Chapter
200, Zoning, and this chapter.
HOUSING OR DWELLING UNIT
Any single unit which is capable of housing one separate
household, whether a detached single-family structure or building
or part of a multi-household structure or building.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
The "immediate family" of the owner of a housing unit consists
of the owner's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, or grandchildren.
LANDLORD
Any property owner or designated agent who offers a housing
unit for occupancy to persons other than members of his immediate
family in exchange for a fee or compensation, whether monetary or
otherwise.
RENTAL PERMIT
A permit issued by the Village of Monroe stating that the reference structure or unit conforms to the standards of Chapter
80, Building Construction and Chapter
200, Zoning, and that the occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that certificate.
RENTAL PROPERTY
Any housing unit or units which are occupied for a period
of 30 days or greater by persons other than the owner or his immediate
family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise,
is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation.
[Amended 9-24-2019 by L.L. No. 13-2019]
RESIDENT AGENT
A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides
within the designated boundaries of Orange County as defined at the
time of periodic property registration.
SUBSTANDARD
Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by Chapter
80, Building Construction, or Chapter
200, Zoning, as amended.