Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-3
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A. Rental registration and inspection exceptions. The rental registration and inspection requirements of this article shall not apply to owner-occupied one-family dwellings, hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, nursing homes, hospitals, adult homes, assisted living facilities, hospice residences, and other licensed residential health care facilities. Otherwise, all other dwelling units rented that are equipped with bathing room(s), and areas or rooms for cooking, dining, living and sleeping, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a home or residence, must be registered with the Village. B. Voluntary inspection exceptions. The voluntary inspection aspects of this article shall not apply to owner-occupied dwellings; multifamily dwellings owned by a duly established public housing authority or leased directly to the U.S. government; any federal, state, or locality-owned or locality-managed buildings, Section Eight, and other subsidized housing subject to other inspection requirements; and any newly built and renovated housing receiving a certificate of occupancy within the preceding five years that has been approved for occupancy by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-3 carves out specific categories of housing from the village's rental registration and inspection requirements. Owner-occupied single-family homes, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and licensed residential health care facilities (such as nursing homes and hospice residences) are fully exempt from registration. Separately, the voluntary inspection program does not apply to owner-occupied dwellings, public housing authority properties, government-owned or managed buildings, federally subsidized housing already subject to other inspections, or newly built or renovated units that received a certificate of occupancy within the past five years.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-3, operators of rental properties that do not fall into an exempt category are generally expected to register their dwelling units with the Village. Compliant operators typically confirm whether their property type qualifies for an exception — such as being a licensed health care facility or a newly certificated unit — before assuming registration is unnecessary. Landlords whose properties are subject to voluntary inspection provisions should also verify whether a recent certificate of occupancy or a public-housing designation removes them from that program's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-3 defines which rental units must be registered with the Village, and tenants living in non-exempt dwellings have an interest in knowing whether their unit is properly registered. If a tenant believes their landlord has failed to register a unit that does not qualify for an exception, they may raise that concern with the Village's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Understanding whether a unit falls under an exemption — such as subsidized housing already subject to separate inspections — can help tenants identify which oversight framework applies to their home.
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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