Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40A-10
Confidentiality of rental registration, rental agreement and tenant identification form
Operative Text
Under Public Officers Law § 87 , Subdivision 2(b), rental registration forms, rental agreements, tenant identification forms and that portion of the rental occupancy permit application required under § 40A-4 of this chapter 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. The Code Enforcement Officer will institute strict policies to ensure that such information is available only to Village personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
Section 40A-10 of the Russell Gardens Code of Ordinances establishes that rental registration forms, rental agreements, tenant identification forms, and the relevant portions of rental occupancy permit applications are shielded from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law. The exemption is grounded in the Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b) protection against unwarranted invasions of personal privacy. Access to these records is restricted to Village personnel who are actively involved in enforcing the local rental regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 40A-10, the personal information landlords submit as part of rental registration and occupancy permit applications is treated as confidential and is not subject to public records requests. Compliant operators can generally expect that tenant identification details and rental agreement information shared with the Village will be handled under strict internal access controls maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer. Landlords who have questions about what information is collected and how it is protected may direct inquiries to the Village's Code Enforcement Office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40A-10 provides tenants with a meaningful privacy protection: personal information contained in rental registration forms, rental agreements, and tenant identification forms submitted to the Village is exempt from Freedom of Information Law disclosure. The Code Enforcement Officer is required to maintain strict policies ensuring that this information is accessible only to Village staff engaged in enforcement duties under Chapter 40A. Tenants who believe their information has been improperly disclosed may consider contacting the Village's Code Enforcement Office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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