Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44-5
Issuance or denial of rental dwelling unit registration
Operative Text
The Town of Amherst shall issue a short term rental dwelling unit certificate or a rental dwelling unit certificate for such properties after satisfactory completion of the Town's inspection and assuring that all local property taxes on the rental unit are up to date. If upon completion of an inspection of a building and dwelling units therein the Commissioner finds noncompliance with the housing code, or that local property taxes are not up to date, the Commissioner shall issue a notice of violation in accordance with § 44-14 of this Chapter for the correction of any violations of the housing code. Upon re-inspection, if the Commissioner finds noncompliance with the notice of violation the Commissioner shall deny a certificate or revoke any issued certificate in accordance with the procedure set forth in § 44-14 of this Chapter. The Commissioner shall issue a written statement setting forth the reasons for the denial or revocation.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-5, the Town issues rental dwelling unit certificates only after a property passes inspection and the owner has no outstanding local property taxes on the unit. If an inspection reveals housing code violations or unpaid taxes, the Commissioner issues a formal notice of violation requiring corrections. Should a follow-up inspection show the violations remain unaddressed, the Commissioner is authorized to deny a new certificate or revoke one already issued, and must provide a written explanation for that decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Amherst should be aware that under ch. 44 § 44-5, a certificate is contingent on both a satisfactory housing code inspection and current property tax status. Compliant operators generally ensure that all local property taxes are paid before seeking certification and that their units meet housing code standards prior to scheduled inspections. When a notice of violation is issued, operators typically address each cited deficiency before the re-inspection to avoid denial or revocation of their certificate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44-5 of Amherst's ch. 44 establishes that a landlord's rental certificate can be denied or revoked if the property fails a housing code inspection or if property taxes are delinquent, which may be relevant context when evaluating the legal status of a rental unit. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved housing code violations may find it useful to know that the Commissioner is empowered to act on those conditions through the notice-of-violation process. General enforcement paths include contacting the Town of Amherst's inspection or code enforcement office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the written denial or revocation statement that § 44-5 requires the Commissioner to provide.
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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