East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-4
Permit required
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person who owns a dwelling unit in the Town/Village to establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without having first obtained a permit for such rental occupancy from the Building Department of the Town/Village as hereinafter provided.
Section 144-4 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances establishes that operating a residential dwelling unit as a rental property is prohibited unless the owner has first secured a rental occupancy permit from the Town/Village Building Department. The rule applies to any form of allowing occupancy for rent—whether through a formal lease or informal arrangement—making the permit a prerequisite rather than an after-the-fact requirement. Renting without this permit constitutes a violation of Chapter 144.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 144-4, a compliant rental property owner in East Rochester obtains a rental occupancy permit from the Town/Village Building Department before placing any unit into rental use. Operators generally ensure the permit is in place prior to advertising, leasing, or otherwise allowing a tenant to occupy the unit. Maintaining current permit documentation for each rental unit is a standard practice for staying in compliance with Chapter 144.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-4 means that a landlord is legally required to hold a valid rental occupancy permit from the East Rochester Building Department before renting out a unit. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit is being rented without such a permit, that unpermitted status may be relevant to housing code enforcement proceedings or other legal proceedings under Chapter 144. Tenants can contact the East Rochester Town/Village Building Department to inquire about a unit's permit status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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