West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-3
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A. All landlords of rental property must register such property with the Village of West Haverstraw on or before 30 days from the date such landlord takes title. The failure to do so constitutes a violation of this article and renders the landlord subject to the penalties set forth herein. B. All absentee landlords must designate a property agent for each dwelling unit. C. No dwelling unit comprising all or a part of a rental property unit shall be let, rented or occupied by someone other than the owner or his immediate family until a rental permit has been obtained for that unit.
West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-3 establishes three baseline requirements for rental property in the village: landlords must register their property with the Village within 30 days of taking title, absentee landlords must designate a property agent for each dwelling unit, and no unit may be rented or occupied by a non-owner or non-immediate-family member without a valid rental permit. Failing to register on time is explicitly defined as a violation and exposes the landlord to the penalties described elsewhere in the article. Together, these rules create a registration and permitting framework intended to keep the Village informed about who owns and manages rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-3, a compliant rental property owner registers the property with the Village of West Haverstraw within 30 days of acquiring title — not after a tenant moves in or a lease is signed. Owners who do not personally reside near the property also designate a property agent for each dwelling unit as required by the absentee-landlord provision. Before allowing any non-owner or non-immediate-family occupant to move in, a compliant operator secures a rental permit for that specific unit, since occupancy without one is a separate violation of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-3 of West Haverstraw's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to verify that their unit is properly registered and permitted before or during occupancy, since a landlord's failure to obtain a rental permit is itself a violation of village law. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with the registration or permitting requirements of ch. 186 § 186-3 may consider contacting the Village of West Haverstraw directly to inquire about a unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockland County housing codes can help explain what remedies or defenses may be available when a landlord has not met these baseline requirements.
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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