Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-15
Confidentiality of rental registration
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Under Public Officers Law § 87, Subdivision 2(b), the information provided on rental registration forms, and that portion of the rental occupancy permit application required, shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law on the grounds that such disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The Building Department will institute strict policies to ensure that such information is available only to Village personnel who are engaged in the enforcement and administration of the provisions of this chapter.
Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-15 establishes that information submitted on rental registration forms and rental occupancy permit applications is shielded from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law. The legal basis is Public Officers Law § 87, Subdivision 2(b), which recognizes that releasing such records could constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. As a result, the Building Department is required to maintain strict internal controls so that this information is accessible only to Village staff directly involved in enforcing or administering the rental regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brewster ch. 186 § 186-15, the personal information that property owners submit on rental registration forms and occupancy permit applications is treated as confidential and is not subject to routine public records requests. Compliant operators can generally expect that the Building Department will limit access to that data to authorized Village enforcement personnel. Landlords who have questions about what specific information is collected or how it is protected may direct those inquiries to the Building Department.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-15 of Brewster's rental regulations means that personal details appearing on a landlord's rental registration or occupancy permit application are not publicly accessible under the Freedom of Information Law. Tenants who believe their personal information has been improperly disclosed from these records may wish to contact the Village Building Department to understand what protections apply. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help explain how Public Officers Law § 87 privacy protections may be relevant to a given situation.
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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