Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-15
Term of rental registry certificate and renewal
Operative Text
A. Rental registry certificates will expire three years after the date of issuance. The rental registry certificate will terminate upon a change in status unless the certificate is transferred pursuant to § 205-16 . The expiration date shall appear on each rental registry certificate. B. No less than 45 days nor more than 90 days prior to the expiration of a rental registry certificate, a property owner must apply in writing to renew the rental registry certificate if the property owner intends to continue renting or leasing the rental property. C. To renew the rental registry certificate the property owner shall: (1) Submit to an interior and exterior inspection of the rental property; and (2) Complete the rental registry application renewal form and pay the required fee. D. Denial of a renewed rental registry certificate shall be in writing directed to the property owner and/or agent. Renewal of a rental registry certificate may be denied for any of the following reasons: (1) If the property owner is found to have made false statements or, misrepresentations on the rental registry certificate renewal application or other information required by this chapter; (2) If the property owner does not meet all the requirements set forth in the renewal application; (3) If the rental property does not meet the minimum standards required by applicable state, county and Village codes; or (4) If the property owner fails to correct violations identified during the inspection.
Under Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 § 205-15, rental registry certificates issued to property owners in Ossining expire three years from their issuance date and terminate automatically if the owner's status changes, unless properly transferred. Owners who wish to keep renting must apply in writing to renew between 45 and 90 days before expiration, submit to an interior and exterior inspection, complete the renewal form, and pay the required fee. Renewal can be denied in writing if the owner made false statements, fails to meet application requirements, the property does not meet applicable code standards, or uncorrected violations remain from the inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Ossining subject to ch. 205 § 205-15 generally track the three-year expiration date printed on their rental registry certificate and calendar the 45-to-90-day renewal window well in advance. Compliant operators submit the written renewal application, arrange the required interior and exterior inspection, complete the renewal form, and pay the applicable fee within that window. Keeping the property in compliance with state, county, and Village codes—and promptly correcting any inspection violations—supports a successful renewal under § 205-15.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-15 of Ossining's Code of Ordinances establishes that a landlord must hold a valid, current rental registry certificate to lawfully rent property, and that certificate is subject to periodic renewal with inspection. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a valid certificate, or that the property has unresolved code violations that may have led to a denial of renewal, may raise this as a concern with the Village of Ossining's relevant enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ossining's rental registry requirements can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord's certificate status is in question under § 205-15.
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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