Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-6
Registration of existing and new rental units
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A. All rental dwellings existing as of the effective date of this chapter shall be registered on or before March 2, 2009. The Zoning Administrator may require and order registration prior to that date for any dwelling cited in a notice under the Code of the Village of Wappingers Falls. Failure to comply with such an order is a violation of this chapter. B. The owner of a new rental dwelling or any dwelling newly converted to a rental dwelling shall register the rental dwelling prior to allowing occupancy of any new rental unit.
Section 120-6 of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 establishes registration requirements for rental dwellings in the village. Rental units that existed when the chapter took effect were required to be registered by March 2, 2009, while newly created or newly converted rental dwellings must be registered before any tenant is allowed to occupy them. The Zoning Administrator also has authority to require earlier registration for any dwelling that has been cited under the Village Code, and failing to comply with such an order constitutes a violation of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-6, compliant rental property owners in Wappingers Falls ensure that any dwelling newly built or converted to rental use is registered with the village before the first tenant moves in. Operators also stay attentive to any notices issued under the Village Code, since the Zoning Administrator can order registration ahead of standard deadlines, and non-compliance with such an order is treated as a chapter violation. Maintaining current registration records and responding promptly to any Zoning Administrator correspondence are practices generally associated with staying in good standing under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-6 requires that a rental dwelling be properly registered before a landlord may allow occupancy of a new rental unit, which means tenants have an interest in knowing whether their unit was registered as required. If a landlord has failed to comply with a Zoning Administrator registration order, that failure constitutes a violation of ch. 120 and may be relevant to code-enforcement proceedings in Wappingers Falls. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is registered can contact the village's Zoning Administrator directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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