Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 190-7

Rental permits

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Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 190-7
A. Owners and/or landlords, or their respective agents, of rental housing units shall, within one year after the effective date of this chapter or within 90 days from the date of mailing of registration forms by the Code Enforcement Officer, whichever occurs first, file with the Code Enforcement Officer on the registration forms available from the Code Enforcement Officer the following information: (1) The names and addresses of the owner and landlord, and of their respective agents, upon whom violation order may be served; (2) A description of the property, by street and number or otherwise, as will enable the Code Enforcement Officer to locate the same; and (3) Such other appropriate information as may be requested, including, but not limited to, number of units, number and type of rooms, together with a schematic diagram showing the typical floor layout of the units and rooms with appropriate designations and identifications. B. Commencing 12 months from the effective date of this chapter, it shall be unlawful to occupy or use any premises as a rental housing unit unless and until a rental permit shall have been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer certifying that such premises conforms to the Uniform Code, Chapter 265 , Zoning, and any other laws or regulations pertaining to said premises, except that a temporary certificate may be issued upon showing, to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer, that the remedial action is being taken to correct violations. C. Rental permits shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance, except that a new permit shall be required for every individual unit improved or unimproved if the use or occupancy is changed, a building or structure is altered, there is a change in tenancy or vacant premises are reoccupied. All rental permits shall be renewed by the owner and/or landlord on an annual basis. D. A rental housing unit must be in compliance with the smoke alarm provision of Section 704 of the Property Maintenance Code of the State of New York before a rental permit will be issued. E. A permit may be revoked by written notice thereof if, upon an inspection, premises are found to be in violation of any applicable law, ordinance or regulation.
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Plain English

Elbridge, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-7 establishes a rental permit system requiring owners of rental housing units to register with the local Code Enforcement Officer and obtain a permit before any unit may lawfully be occupied as a rental. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually, with new permits required whenever use, occupancy, tenancy, or structural conditions change. A unit must meet applicable building, zoning, and smoke alarm standards — including Section 704 of New York's Property Maintenance Code — before a permit is issued, and an existing permit may be revoked if an inspection reveals a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 190 § 190-7, compliant rental property operators in Elbridge register each rental unit with the Code Enforcement Officer using the prescribed forms, providing owner and agent contact information, a property description, and a schematic floor layout. They ensure every unit satisfies the Uniform Code, local zoning requirements, and the smoke alarm standards of Section 704 of the Property Maintenance Code before seeking a permit, and they renew all permits on an annual basis. Operators also obtain a new permit whenever a unit's use, occupancy, or tenancy changes, or when a previously vacant unit is reoccupied, to avoid operating without a required permit.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ch. 190 § 190-7 means that a rental unit in Elbridge is only lawfully occupied when the owner holds a valid rental permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, confirming the unit meets building, zoning, and smoke alarm standards. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without a required permit, or whose permit may have been revoked due to code violations, can contact the Elbridge Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about a unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help renters understand how the absence of a valid permit under this provision may affect their housing 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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§ 244.210
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§ 244.230
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§ 165.10
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