Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 126 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 126-10
Annual fee
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Each owner of a multiple dwelling located within the village which is subject to rent regulation pursuant to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 shall also pay to the Village Clerk, annually, after the close of the fiscal year of the state, such sum per dwelling unit as the village's Commissioner of Housing determines is necessary so that the village is fully reimbursed for the sum it is required to pay to the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal pursuant to Section 8 of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, as well as for all expenses the village has incurred in connection with administering the provisions of said Act.
Under Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 126 § 126-10, owners of rent-regulated multiple dwellings in the village are required to pay an annual fee to the Village Clerk after the close of the state's fiscal year. The fee amount is set by the village's Commissioner of Housing and is calculated to fully cover both the village's required payment to the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 and any administrative costs the village incurs in running the program. The fee is assessed on a per-dwelling-unit basis, meaning the total owed by each owner scales with the number of regulated units they hold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of rent-regulated multiple dwellings in Thomaston should be aware that § 126-10 creates an annual financial obligation payable to the Village Clerk following the close of the state fiscal year. Compliant operators typically monitor communications from the village's Commissioner of Housing to learn the per-unit fee amount set for each cycle, and they budget accordingly to ensure timely payment. Keeping accurate records of the number of regulated dwelling units in a property is a standard practice that supports correct fee calculation and documentation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 126-10 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances places the annual fee obligation squarely on property owners, not on tenants, meaning tenants are not directly charged this administrative cost under this provision. Tenants living in rent-regulated multiple dwellings may find it useful to understand that this fee structure exists to fund the village's administration of the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, which is the same law that provides their rent protections. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly passing this fee through to them may consider contacting the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or a local tenant-rights organization to explore 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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