Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 79A-4
Rental permit requirement
Operative Text
A. It shall be unlawful to: (1) List, solicit, advertise, offer, exhibit or show to any person a rental unit located within the Town of Fort Edward for the purpose of bringing about its rental, without a rental unit permit. (2) Accept a deposit of rent or security in connection with the rental of a rental unit located within the Town of Fort Edward, or use, establish, maintain, operate, lease, rent or let a rental unit, entirely or partially, for residential occupancy in the Town of Fort Edward without a rental unit permit. B. Owners of rental units which are currently occupied shall apply for a permit within 90 days after the effective date of this chapter. Owners of property which includes or is intended for use as a rental unit shall obtain a rental unit permit prior to advertising unit(s) for rent, accepting any rental deposits or allowing occupancy of any rental unit(s) by a tenant. C. Immediately following the effective date of this chapter, all property owners will be notified of its enactment. Additionally, all owners of rental properties which have current rental unit permits will receive notice, 60 days prior to the expiration of those permits, to file an application for renewal (which will be enclosed with notice), within 30 days of receipt of the notice. Included on the application will be a proposed inspection date and time, which will be no sooner than 30 days from the time of notice and no later than 60 days after the notice (which will be the time of the current rental unit permit expiration).
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-4 establishes that no rental unit within the Town of Fort Edward may be listed, advertised, shown, leased, or occupied without a valid rental unit permit. Accepting a rent deposit or security deposit without that permit is also prohibited. Owners of already-occupied units had 90 days from the chapter's effective date to apply, while owners of new or future rental units must secure a permit before advertising, collecting deposits, or allowing any tenant to move in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-4, compliant rental property operators in Fort Edward obtain a rental unit permit before taking any step toward renting a unit — including posting listings, showing the property, or accepting any deposit. Owners of units that were already occupied when the chapter took effect were required to apply within 90 days of that date. Operators with existing permits should watch for the town's 60-day advance renewal notice and submit the enclosed renewal application within 30 days of receiving it, keeping in mind that an inspection will be scheduled no sooner than 30 days and no later than 60 days after that notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-4 makes it unlawful for a landlord to rent, lease, or even advertise a unit — or to accept any deposit — without first holding a valid rental unit permit. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating without the required permit can inquire with the Town of Fort Edward about permit status or contact a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. If a landlord's lack of a permit becomes relevant to a housing dispute, tenants may wish to explore whether that violation can be raised as part of any applicable proceeding.
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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