Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 43-7
Expiration of License
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All licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire annually on the 31st day of March unless otherwise approved by the Town Board. Each new applicant for re-issuance or renewal shall be required to submit a new application in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter.
Under Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-7, rental licenses issued under Chapter 43 carry a fixed annual expiration date of March 31, unless the Town Board grants a different arrangement. When a license expires, the holder is not automatically renewed — a completely new application must be submitted following the same requirements that apply to first-time applicants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 43-7, operators holding a rental license in Amherst should treat March 31 as a firm annual deadline and plan accordingly, since no automatic renewal occurs. A compliant operator submits a full new application — meeting all Chapter 43 requirements — before that date each year, or seeks Town Board approval for any alternative expiration arrangement. Keeping track of the deadline and gathering required documentation well in advance are practices associated with uninterrupted licensure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 43-7 establishes that rental licenses in Amherst expire each March 31 and must be actively renewed by the landlord through a new application. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord's license has lapsed may inquire with the Town of Amherst about the current status of a property's license under Chapter 43. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Amherst's licensing rules can help explain what options may be available when a rental unit is operated without a valid license.
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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