Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-9
Rental permit required; fees
Operative Text
A. Rental permits. (1) No rental property and/or building as defined herein shall be occupied by anyone, including any tenants, without a valid rental permit. (2) The Building Department shall issue such permit after receipt of a valid landlord registration statement as discussed herein. Such rental permit shall be valid until such lime as the owner or any new owner is required to file a new landlord registration statement. (3) The owner and/or managing agent must present the previous rental permit at the time that the new landlord registration statement is submitted. B. The fee schedule applicable to the inspections required by this article shall be set forth in the fee schedule to be established by resolution of the Common Council of this City.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-9 establishes that no rental property in Kingston may be lawfully occupied unless the owner holds a valid rental permit issued by the Building Department. The permit is tied to the landlord registration statement and remains valid until a new registration is required — such as upon a change of ownership. Inspection fees associated with the permit process are set by resolution of the City's Common Council rather than fixed in the ordinance itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-9, compliant rental property owners obtain a rental permit from the Building Department before allowing any occupancy, ensuring their landlord registration statement is current and on file. When ownership changes or a new registration statement is due, operators present the previous rental permit at the time of submission. Staying current with the fee schedule — set by Common Council resolution — is also part of maintaining a valid permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-9 requires that any rental unit you occupy be covered by a valid rental permit; occupancy without one is a violation of local code. If you have reason to believe your unit lacks a valid permit, you may contact the Kingston Building Department to inquire about the property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Kingston housing code can help you understand what options are generally available when a landlord has not complied with permitting requirements.
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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