Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-8
Registration of rental units; penalty
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A. No owner shall let to any occupant any vacant dwelling unit or rooming unit unless it complies with the provisions of this chapter, and provided that said owner of a non-owner-occupied dwelling unit has registered at least every two years, or more frequently where the code enforcement officer and conditions require it, his or her rental units and received for those units a rental permit. Upon each rental or rerental of a dwelling unit, the owner shall obtain from the Code Enforcement Officer a certificate of compliance or similar rental permit. B. Nonresidential owners of premises who are not employed or engaged in businesses within the community and do not customarily and regularly come into the community to attend a business office shall designate a responsible agent who resides within the community or customarily and regularly engages in and attends a business in the community. The name, address and telephone number of the responsible agent shall be recorded on the rental permit. C. Penalty. An owner who fails to register rental units as required in Subsection A for a continuous period of 30 days or more after notice of the violation is mailed by the enforcement officer shall be subject to a fine of $50 for a first violation and $100 for any subsequent violation.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-8 establishes that rental dwelling units and rooming units must be registered with the local code enforcement office at least every two years, and a rental permit must be obtained before any unit is let to an occupant. Owners who do not live or regularly conduct business in the community must designate a local responsible agent whose contact information appears on the rental permit. Owners who fail to register for 30 or more continuous days after receiving mailed notice of the violation face a fine of $50 for a first offense and $100 for each subsequent offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-8, compliant rental property operators in Johnson City maintain current registrations for all non-owner-occupied units, renewing at least every two years or more often when directed by the code enforcement officer. Before renting or re-renting any dwelling unit, operators obtain a certificate of compliance or equivalent rental permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. Operators who do not live or regularly work in the community ensure a qualifying local responsible agent is designated and that the agent's name, address, and phone number are recorded on the rental permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-8 of the Johnson City Code requires that any unit offered for rent carry a valid rental permit, meaning tenants have a general right to occupy a unit that has been registered and inspected as required. If a tenant has reason to believe a unit lacks the required registration or rental permit, they may contact the Johnson City Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the unit's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how an owner's failure to comply with § 166-8 registration requirements might be relevant to 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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