West Haverstraw, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-6
Rental permits
Operative Text
A. A rental permit shall be valid for a period of two years from the date it is issued, unless the property shall be transferred or conveyed within such two-year period, in which event the new landlord, if the property shall continue to be used as rental property, shall be required to file a new rental property registration within 30 days of taking title. B. The landlord of a rental property may request a rental permit even though the dwelling unit is unoccupied or otherwise exempt from registration under the provisions of this article. C. Absentee landlords must designate a property agent who shall be reasonably available to address property issues and conditions and as agent for service of process. It shall be the responsibility of the landlord to ensure that the contact information for the property agent shall remain current with the Village. D. The fee for a rental permit shall be as established by the Village Board by resolution. Said fee shall include the cost of an inspection if requested by the landlord. In the event an additional inspection is necessitated by the failure of a property to pass any inspection, or by the landlord's failure to appear or otherwise to make the rental property available for inspection at the time of a scheduled appointment, a further fee for each such inspection or reinspection shall be paid in such amount as shall be established by resolution of the Village Board before a rental permit shall be issued. (1) The Building Inspector shall give consideration to any request that inspections be conducted during nonbusiness hours for the convenience of the landlord or tenant(s). In the absence of such a request, the inspections will be conducted during normal business. E. Unless the landlord of any rental property shall request an inspection of the rental unit in connection with an application for a rental permit, the issuance of a rental permit shall not constitute a determination by the Village that the said rental property, or the premises of which they are a part, conforms to the Village Code.
West Haverstraw Code ch. 186 § 186-6 establishes the rules governing rental permits in the village. A rental permit is valid for two years, but ownership transfers trigger a new registration requirement within 30 days. Absentee landlords must keep a designated local property agent on file with the Village, and permit fees—including inspection and reinspection costs—are set by the Village Board by resolution. Importantly, the issuance of a permit does not by itself mean the property has been found to comply with the Village Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Haverstraw Code ch. 186 § 186-6, compliant rental property operators maintain a current rental permit, renew or re-register within 30 days whenever a property changes hands, and keep the Village updated with accurate contact information for any designated property agent. Operators who are not on-site should ensure their property agent is reasonably reachable and authorized to accept service of process. Landlords should also be aware that missing or failing a scheduled inspection triggers additional fees before a permit can be issued, and that holding a permit does not substitute for actual code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Haverstraw Code ch. 186 § 186-6 gives tenants a basis to verify whether their landlord holds a current rental permit and whether a designated property agent is on file with the Village—information that can be relevant if property conditions need to be addressed. Tenants may also request that inspections under this section be scheduled during nonbusiness hours for their convenience. If a landlord appears to be operating without a required permit or has failed to maintain current agent contact information, tenants can raise these concerns with the Village's Building Inspector or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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