Cortlandt, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 230 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 230-2
Legislative intent and purpose
Operative Text
It is the intent of the Town of Cortlandt Town Board to establish a Rental Dwelling Registry and Occupancy Law for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of residents, to protect the diversified housing stock from deterioration, to provide uniform administration and compliance with the building and fire requirements of New York State and this municipality and to address ongoing issues within the Town of Cortlandt by owners of real property who offer the same for rent but do not reside in the structure.
Section 230-2 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose behind the Town's Rental Dwelling Registry and Occupancy Law. The provision explains that the Town Board created this framework to safeguard residents' health, safety, and welfare, preserve the local housing stock, and ensure consistent compliance with New York State and local building and fire codes. A particular concern driving the law is the management of rental properties by owners who do not live on-site.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 230-2, the Town of Cortlandt has made clear that non-owner-occupied rental properties are a central focus of this regulatory scheme. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the registry and occupancy requirements that flow from this legislative intent, maintain their properties in accordance with applicable state and local building and fire standards, and ensure their rental units are properly registered. Understanding the purpose stated in § 230-2 helps property owners anticipate the scope of obligations that follow in the rest of Chapter 230.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 230-2 signals that the Town of Cortlandt designed its Rental Dwelling Registry and Occupancy Law specifically with tenant health, safety, and welfare in mind. Tenants living in non-owner-occupied rentals are among the populations this law was enacted to protect, and the provision's stated goals—housing preservation and code compliance—can be relevant context when raising concerns about a rental unit's condition. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the standards underlying § 230-2 may consider contacting the Town of Cortlandt's relevant code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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