Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5
Registration of owner
Operative Text
A. The owner of a property constituting a rental property shall register the same with the Registry Authority within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter. The registration form shall be known as a "landlord registration statement," and shall be signed and affirmed by the property owner of record and, if applicable, the managing agent. B. It shall be unlawful for any owner to offer any unit for rent, or to rent any unit, or to allow any rental unit to be occupied without having first registered pursuant to this chapter as required herein within the time prescribed for such registration. Failure to receive notice of the registration deadline shall not be a defense for failure to register rental property. It is the owner's responsibility to fulfill the requirements of this article.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5 establishes a mandatory registration requirement for rental property owners in Troy. Owners must file a signed landlord registration statement with the Registry Authority within 90 days of the chapter's effective date, and no unit may be offered, rented, or occupied without that registration being in place first. Importantly, the rule places the burden of compliance squarely on the owner — not receiving notice of the deadline is explicitly not a valid excuse for failing to register.
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Under Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5, compliant rental property operators ensure their landlord registration statement is filed with the Registry Authority before any unit is offered for rent, rented, or occupied. The statement must be signed and affirmed by the owner of record and, where applicable, a managing agent. Because the ordinance explicitly states that failure to receive notice of the deadline is not a defense, operators generally treat registration as a proactive obligation rather than a reactive one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-5 makes it unlawful for a landlord to rent or allow occupancy of a unit without first completing registration with the Registry Authority. Tenants who believe their landlord may not have complied with this registration requirement can raise that potential violation when interacting with local housing authorities or code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Troy's rental regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating outside the requirements of this chapter.
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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