Laurel Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 100-4
Confidentiality of rental registration, rental agreement and tenant identification form
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Under Public Officers Law § 872(b), rental registration forms, rental agreements, and tenant identification forms shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law, on the grounds that such disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Laurel Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 § 100-4 establishes that rental registration forms, rental agreements, and tenant identification forms are shielded from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). This exemption is grounded in Public Officers Law § 872(b), which recognizes that releasing such documents would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. As a result, these records are not available to members of the public who submit routine FOIL requests.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Laurel Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 § 100-4, the rental registration forms, rental agreements, and tenant identification forms that property owners submit to the village are treated as confidential government records. Compliant operators generally understand that this confidentiality protection runs in favor of the privacy of all parties named in those documents, including the landlord and tenant alike. Operators who receive inquiries about whether submitted records are publicly accessible can point to this provision and Public Officers Law § 872(b) as the basis for the exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Laurel Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 § 100-4 means that personal information contained in rental registration forms, rental agreements, and tenant identification forms filed with the village is not subject to public disclosure under FOIL. Tenants whose information appears in these documents have a recognized privacy interest that the village is obligated to protect when responding to records requests. Those who have questions about how their personal information is handled, or who believe a disclosure may have occurred improperly, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the applicable provisions of New York's Public Officers Law.
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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