Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 126 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 126-8
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The village, which has declared an emergency pursuant to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, is required to pay an annual fee to the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal for administering the regulation of residential rents pursuant to said Act. Pursuant to Subparagraph 8(b) of said Act, the village is empowered to impose an annual charge on the owners of all multiple dwellings subject to regulation pursuant to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, and this Article provides for such annual charge.
Under Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 126 § 126-8, the Village of Thomaston has declared a housing emergency under New York's Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, which obligates the village to pay an annual administrative fee to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. To offset that cost, the Act authorizes the village to pass the expense along by imposing an annual charge on owners of regulated multiple dwellings. This article of the village code establishes the framework for that annual charge.
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Under ch. 126 § 126-8, owners of multiple dwellings subject to rent regulation in Thomaston are the class of property owners on whom the village's annual administrative charge is levied. Compliant operators generally account for this recurring charge as part of their operating obligations and ensure timely payment to the village. Staying current with the village's billing notices and understanding how the charge is calculated under this article helps operators avoid potential compliance issues.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 126-8 of the Thomaston Code explains why an annual charge exists for regulated multiple dwellings — it funds the state's oversight of residential rent regulation under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, administered by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. While this provision primarily addresses the financial relationship between the village and building owners, tenants living in regulated multiple dwellings benefit from the underlying rent regulation framework that the fee supports. Tenants who have questions about whether their building is subject to regulation under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act may find it useful to contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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