Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-19
Notice to tenants
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All written rental agreements for rental buildings or structures within the Village of Johnson City must contain the following language in 10-point or larger type: "Please take notice that you and the landlord each have certain rights and responsibilities under The Village of Johnson City Rental Housing Law, a copy of which is available in the Village Hall, 60 Lester Avenue, Johnson City, NY 13790."
Section 165-19 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances requires that every written rental agreement for a property within the Village of Johnson City include a specific notice informing both parties of their rights and responsibilities under the Village's Rental Housing Law. The notice must be printed in type no smaller than 10 points and must direct readers to Village Hall at 60 Lester Avenue for a copy of the law. This rule ensures that tenants and landlords are made aware of the local housing law at the time they sign a lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-19, operators of rental buildings or structures in Johnson City must include the prescribed notice language verbatim in every written lease or rental agreement they issue. The notice must appear in 10-point type or larger, and it should direct tenants to Village Hall, 60 Lester Avenue, for a copy of the Rental Housing Law. Compliant landlords typically review all lease templates to confirm the required language is present and legible before presenting agreements to prospective tenants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-19 entitles tenants in Johnson City to see a specific notice about local housing rights and responsibilities printed directly in their written rental agreement. If a lease is missing this required language or it appears in type smaller than 10 points, that may constitute a violation of the Village's Rental Housing Law. Tenants who believe their agreement does not comply with § 165-19 can review the Rental Housing Law at Village Hall, 60 Lester Avenue, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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