Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-62
Registry form, filing, and fee
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A. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each residential rental premises which is subject to the provisions of this chapter to timely file a registry application form with the Building Department for each premises, which form shall require the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number and email address of the owner of record of the residential rental premises intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description of the premise containing the dwelling unit(s). (3) A description and location of the premises, including number of rooms, exits and stories, bathrooms and kitchens, and a sketch of each floor layout with dimensions, as well as lot size, drawn to scale. (4) Designation of an agent for notification and service of process where required by this chapter. (5) A statement of the owner attesting to the truth of matters asserted in the application and that to the best of the owner's knowledge no violations of village, Town, county or state laws exist on the premises being registered. (6) Such additional information as the Building Department or Code Enforcement Officers or the Town Board of the Town of Clarkstown deems appropriate to the carrying out of the requirements and intent of this chapter. B. The application shall be reviewed by the Building Inspector or his/her designee for adequacy. Should the Building Department determine that said application is incomplete, defective or untruthful for any reason, said application shall be marked "rejected" and returned to the filer. A rejected application shall not be deemed to comply with the filing provisions of this chapter. C. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to timely notify the Building Department whenever the information provided in the registry application has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. D. Every approved application shall be valid for two years and shall be given a registry number by the Building Department which shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance. A copy of the approved application with the approval stamp of the Building Department, in original ink, issued to the property owner after satisfactory inspection of residential occupancy, shall be necessary to lawfully rent any residential premises in the Town of Clarkstown. E. The Town Board of the Town of Clarkstown shall set the application and/or inspection fee by resolution which may be amended from time to time.
Under Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-62, owners of residential rental properties within the Town of Clarkstown are required to register their premises with the Building Department by submitting a detailed application that includes ownership information, property descriptions, floor layouts, and an agent for service of process. The approved registration is valid for two years and carries a registry number; without a stamped, approved copy of the application on file, renting the premises is not lawful. Owners must also keep the Building Department informed whenever any registered information changes, and the Town Board sets the applicable fees by resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under ch. 157 § 157-62 submit a complete registry application to the Clarkstown Building Department before renting any residential unit, ensuring the form includes all required details such as floor sketches drawn to scale, a designated agent for service of process, and an owner attestation regarding known violations. Because an incomplete, defective, or untruthful application will be marked 'rejected' and returned, operators generally double-check every field before filing. Registrations must be renewed every two years, and any change in the registered information—such as a new owner address or agent—should be reported to the Building Department promptly to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-62 of the Clarkstown Code establishes that a landlord must hold a valid, Building Department-approved registry number before lawfully renting a residential unit, giving tenants a basis to inquire whether their unit is properly registered. If a landlord cannot produce a copy of the approved application bearing the Building Department's original-ink stamp, that may indicate a compliance gap under this provision. Tenants who have questions about a property's registration status can contact the Clarkstown Building Department directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how registration requirements may be relevant to their 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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