Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-3
Rental dwelling unit registration required; exemptions
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A. Registration required. No person shall allow to be occupied, or rent to another for occupancy, any dwelling unit unless the owner has first obtained a rental dwelling unit registration certificate as hereafter provided. B. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to owner-occupied properties containing two or fewer dwelling units; hotels; motels; bed-and-breakfast establishments; rooming houses or boardinghouses; hospitals; nursing homes; or other dwelling units which offer or provide medical or nursing services if such units are subject to state or federal licensing or regulations concerning the safety of the users, patients or tenants.
Section 177-3 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances requires that any rental dwelling unit be registered with the city before it may be occupied by a tenant. Property owners must obtain a rental dwelling unit registration certificate prior to renting or allowing occupancy. Certain property types are exempt from this requirement, including owner-occupied properties with two or fewer units, hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, rooming and boarding houses, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medically licensed or regulated dwelling facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-3 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances, compliant rental property operators secure a rental dwelling unit registration certificate before placing any unit into rental occupancy. Operators of owner-occupied two-unit or smaller properties, hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, rooming houses, boardinghouses, and licensed medical or nursing facilities generally review the exemption list in § 177-3(B) to confirm whether registration applies to their specific property type. Maintaining current registration documentation is a standard practice for operators of non-exempt rental properties in Lackawanna.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-3 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances establishes that a landlord must hold a valid rental dwelling unit registration certificate before a unit can lawfully be rented or occupied. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered may contact the City of Lackawanna's relevant code enforcement or housing office to inquire about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how an owner's failure to comply with § 177-3 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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