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Occupants i a coop - roommate and a "domestic"?Oct 13, 2017

Our coop's lease says we may have immediate family members and a "domestic."
The roommate law also allows for an unrelated person.
Does anyone know, (for sure), if we may have both a
roommate and a "domestic"?

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Domestic - Marty Oct 13, 2017

I think the answer is yes, if "domestic" means something like a same sex partner, which would appear to fall under the umbrella definition of a family member.

So, it seems like you could have a domestic partner plus an unrelated roommate.

Of course, I'm not an attorney, so take this advice accordingly.

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No - I meant employee - DM Oct 14, 2017

Servant.

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Roommate vs family member - Steven424 Oct 14, 2017

Marty, I am also not a lawyer, but I read it differently. The definition of "family member" is well established under NYS law, so anyone who fall outside of the definition would be considered a roommate. I believe a special carve-out was created for same-sex partners, but once same-sex marriage became legal in NYS, the carve-out became moot.

I think a lawyer would need to provide the legal definition of a "domestic" and how it relates to the family/roommate regulations.

Interesting point to ponder, though.

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There's a difference - REAPLLC Oct 16, 2017

Here's a good article regarding your rights to have a room mate in NYC:
http://metcouncilonhousing.org/help_and_answers/your_right_to_have_a_roommate

~Anthony Reinglas

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domestic = housekeeper - coop fire Nov 09, 2017

Domestic= person who is paid to help with menial tasks such as cleaning.
synonyms: servant, domestic worker, domestic help, maid, housemaid, cleaner, cleaning lady, housekeeper
"they worked as domestics"

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Domestic - Andrew Nov 12, 2017

Is an employee, such as a maid.

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So? - DM Nov 18, 2017

So you can have a roommate AD a servant/domestic - both?

or just one roommate?

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