Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 43-1
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The Town Board of the Town of Amherst hereby finds and declares that the management and rental of residential properties constitutes a business which impacts upon the public health, safety, general welfare, comfort, peace and prosperity of the people of the Town of Amherst. The intent of this Chapter is to regulate the management of residential rental properties to protect the public health, safety, general welfare, comfort, peace and prosperity of the people of the Town of Amherst by providing for a licensing procedure for property managers who engage in the management of three (3) or more residential units in the Town of Amherst.
Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-1 establishes the Town Board's formal finding that managing and renting residential properties is a business activity with direct effects on public health, safety, and general welfare. To address those effects, the chapter creates a licensing framework specifically for property managers who oversee three or more residential units within the town. The provision sets the policy foundation and stated purpose for all the regulatory requirements that follow in Chapter 43.
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Under ch. 43 § 43-1, the Town of Amherst has determined that residential property management is a regulated business activity, not merely a private transaction. Operators who manage three or more residential units in Amherst are subject to the licensing procedure established by this chapter, and compliant operators generally ensure they hold the required license before engaging in covered management activities. Staying current with Chapter 43's requirements is a standard part of operating rental properties in the town.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 43-1 of Amherst's Code of Ordinances signals that the town treats residential rental management as a business subject to public oversight, which means tenants living in properties with three or more units have the backing of a formal regulatory framework. If a property manager appears to be operating without the license required under ch. 43 § 43-1, tenants may have grounds to raise that status as a concern with the Town of Amherst or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding this foundational provision can help tenants recognize what protections the broader chapter is designed to provide.
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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