White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-4
License required
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, trust, partnership, or other legal entity, to conduct, keep, manage, or operate, or cause to be conducted, kept, managed or operated any rental housing unit until a Rental Housing License is issued by the Department of Building.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-4, no rental housing unit in White Plains may be operated, managed, or kept by any person or entity—whether an individual, firm, corporation, trust, or partnership—unless a Rental Housing License has first been issued by the Department of Building. The rule applies broadly to any legal entity involved in running a rental unit, not just individual landlords. Operating without that license is explicitly unlawful under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-4 requires that a valid Rental Housing License be obtained from the Department of Building before any rental housing unit is operated or managed. Compliant property owners and managers typically secure this license prior to renting any unit and ensure it remains current for each property they control. Operators who manage units through corporate entities, trusts, or partnerships are equally subject to this licensing requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-4 establishes that every rental housing unit must be covered by a Rental Housing License issued by the Department of Building. Tenants who have reason to believe their unit is being rented without such a license may contact the White Plains Department of Building to inquire about a property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with White Plains municipal regulations can also help renters understand what options may be available when a landlord is operating unlawfully under this provision.
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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