Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-58
Legislative intent; purpose
Operative Text
A. This article shall be known and referred to as the Rental Registry Law of the Town of Clarkstown. B. The Town Board of the Town of Clarkstown recognizes that the rental of dwelling units constitutes a business which impacts upon the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of the Town of Clarkstown. The state and local framework for regulation of multifamily or multiple dwelling buildings is in many and various respects not applicable to one- and two-family dwellings which are offered and utilized as non-owner-occupied residential rental dwelling units. The intent of this chapter is to create a registry to the offering for rental of dwelling units in one-and two-family residential buildings, so as to facilitate the enforcement of New York Building and Fire Codes as well as the Town Code of Clarkstown in relation thereto in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of the Town of Clarkstown and to achieve the following beneficial purposes: (1) The protection of the character and stability of residential areas; (2) The correction and prevention of housing conditions/violations that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health, including the physical, mental and social well-being of persons occupying dwellings; and (3) The preservation of the value of land and buildings throughout the Town of Clarkstown.
Section 157-58 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes the Rental Registry Law of the Town of Clarkstown, which formally recognizes that renting out dwelling units is a business activity with implications for public health, safety, and welfare. The provision explains that existing state and local frameworks for regulating multifamily buildings often do not extend to non-owner-occupied one- and two-family rental homes, leaving a regulatory gap. To address this, the article creates a rental registry aimed at enabling enforcement of New York Building and Fire Codes and the Town Code, with the stated goals of protecting residential character, correcting housing violations, and preserving property values.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chapter 157, § 157-58 of the Clarkstown Code, the Town has formally identified non-owner-occupied one- and two-family rental properties as a distinct category subject to local oversight through the Rental Registry. Compliant operators in Clarkstown generally familiarize themselves with the registry requirements that flow from this legislative foundation, ensuring their rental properties are properly documented with the Town. Staying current with the registry and maintaining properties in accordance with New York Building and Fire Codes reflects the core compliance expectations this article was designed to support.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-58 of the Clarkstown Rental Registry Law signals that the Town has recognized a gap in protections for residents of non-owner-occupied one- and two-family rental homes and has established a registry framework to help close it. Tenants living in such properties may find that this registry system supports enforcement of housing and fire code standards that apply to their dwelling. Those who believe their rental unit has unaddressed code violations or that their landlord has not complied with registry requirements can explore options such as contacting the Town of Clarkstown directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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