As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
EVICTION
In addition to its ordinary meaning, the cessation or nonrenewal
of a lease or of the occupancy of a manufactured or mobile home or
from a manufactured or mobile home park as a result of an act of a
manufactured or mobile home park owner or operator.
MANUFACTURED HOME
As defined in Real Property Law § 233, Subdivision
a(4).
[Added 8-17-2010 by L.L.
No. 3-2010]]
MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME PARK
A contiguous parcel of privately owned land which is used
for the accommodation of three or more manufactured or mobile homes
occupied for year-round living.
MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME PARK OWNER OR OPERATOR
The person in charge of a manufactured or mobile home park.
This term shall include, but not be limited to, the owner of the land,
the manager, assistant manager or any other person in charge of the
operations or activities of a manufactured or mobile home park.
MOBILE HOME
As defined in Real Property Law § 233, Subdivision
a(5).
[Added 8-17-2010 by L.L.
No. 3-2010]]
A violation or failure to comply with any provision
of this chapter may be raised as a complete defense, or as a counterclaim,
by a manufactured or mobile home owner in any action or proceeding
brought by a manufactured or mobile home park owner or operator who
seeks the eviction of a manufactured or mobile home owner in Ulster
County. In the event that the manufactured or mobile home owner shall
prevail in such action or proceeding as a result of such violation
or failure to comply with this chapter, the manufactured or mobile
home owner shall be awarded and recover attorney fees in addition
to any other damages suffered.