Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 301-3
Registration of ownership of property
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A. Registration. Every owner of residential rental property as defined herein shall be required to register such property with the Town of Kingston Building Department on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building Department within a period of 60 days from notification by the Building Department. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to see that such form is filed within a period of 60 days from taking title to the property. It shall be the responsibility of all owners of residential rental property as defined herein to register such property with the Building Department, whether notified to do so by the Building Department or not, within 60 days of acquiring or establishing such rental unit. B. Registry fee. On or after the notification of the requirement of this article by the Building Department, every owner or prospective owner of residential rental property, as defined in this article, shall be required to register said property with the Building Department and pay a fee as set forth in the Schedule of Fees.
Section 301-3 of Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 requires that owners of residential rental property register their properties with the Town of Kingston Building Department. Registration must occur within 60 days of acquiring or establishing a rental unit, or within 60 days of receiving notification from the Building Department — whichever comes first. When ownership changes hands, the new owner bears responsibility for filing a fresh registration form within 60 days of taking title. A fee, as set out in the Town's Schedule of Fees, is also required at the time of registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 301-3, compliant residential rental property owners in Kingston Town proactively register each rental property with the Building Department within 60 days of acquisition or establishment of the rental unit — without waiting for a notice from the department. When a property changes hands, the incoming owner files a new registration form and pays the applicable fee from the Schedule of Fees within 60 days of taking title. Operators generally maintain records of their registration filings and fee payments to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301-3 establishes a public registration requirement for residential rental properties in Kingston Town, which means tenants may be able to verify whether their landlord has properly registered the property with the Town of Kingston Building Department. If a property appears to be unregistered, tenants can contact the Building Department directly to inquire about compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Kingston Town ordinances can help residents understand how registration status under ch. 301 may 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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