Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44-7
Term of rental dwelling unit registration
Operative Text
A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire no later than three (3) years after the date of its issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to § 44-14 . A short term rental unit certificate issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire one (1) year after its date of issuance. Within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a rental dwelling unit registration certificate or a short term rental unit certificate, the owner shall make written application for a rental dwelling unit registration certificate in accordance with § 44-4 of this Chapter. In no event shall a certificate be issued pursuant to this Chapter remain in effect more than three (3) years after the date of its issuance unless further extended by the Commissioner for sufficient cause.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44 § 44-7, rental dwelling unit registrations are valid for up to three years from the date of issuance, while short-term rental unit certificates expire after just one year. Either type of certificate can be revoked earlier under § 44-14. No certificate may remain in effect beyond three years from its issuance date unless the Commissioner grants an extension for sufficient cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Amherst should track the expiration dates of their certificates issued under § 44-7, since standard registrations last up to three years and short-term rental certificates last only one year. A written renewal application, submitted in accordance with § 44-4, must be filed within the sixty-day window before a certificate expires. Compliant operators also remain aware that the Commissioner holds authority to extend a certificate beyond the standard term only for sufficient cause, making timely renewal the standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44-7 of Amherst's rental dwelling unit regulations requires that landlords maintain a current, valid registration certificate — either a standard registration (up to three years) or a short-term rental certificate (one year). Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord's registration has lapsed or was not renewed within the required sixty-day window may wish to contact the appropriate Amherst municipal office to verify certificate status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Amherst ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without a valid certificate under § 44-7.
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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