Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-7
Term of rental dwelling unit registration
Operative Text
A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire three years after the date of its issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to § 177-9 . Within 60 days prior to the expiration of a rental dwelling unit registration certificate, the owner shall make written application for a rental dwelling unit registration certificate in accordance with § 177-4 of this chapter. In no event shall a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter remain in effect more than three years after the date of its issuance unless further extended by the Director for sufficient cause. When a certificate is extended, a copy of both the letter from the owner requesting an extension, as well as the letter authorizing the extension from the Director, will be submitted to the Lackawanna City Council for reference.
Under Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-7, a rental dwelling unit registration certificate has a maximum validity period of three years from its issuance date, after which it expires unless renewed or extended. Owners are required to submit a written renewal application within the 60-day window before expiration, following the procedures set out in § 177-4. In limited circumstances, the Director may extend a certificate beyond three years for sufficient cause, and any such extension—along with the owner's request—must be forwarded to the Lackawanna City Council for reference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Lackawanna subject to ch. 177 § 177-7 generally track the three-year expiration date on each registration certificate and initiate the written renewal process during the 60-day period before that date, following the application requirements of § 177-4. Compliant operators do not allow certificates to lapse, since operating without a valid registration may expose a property to enforcement action under the chapter. If unusual circumstances make timely renewal impossible, the provision allows an owner to request a Director-authorized extension, though any such extension is reported to the Lackawanna City Council.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 177-7 of Lackawanna's rental dwelling unit registration chapter, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord holds a current, valid registration certificate, since certificates expire every three years and must be actively renewed. If a certificate has lapsed and no extension has been granted by the Director, that may represent a code compliance issue that can be raised with the appropriate Lackawanna city authority or referenced in a housing complaint. Tenants who have questions about a property's registration status may consult local tenant-rights organizations or the city's code enforcement office for guidance on 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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