Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 76-4
Registration of ownership of residential rental property
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A. Registration. Every owner of any residential rental property shall be required to register such property with the Building Department, on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building Department or its designee, within a period of 60 days of becoming the owner of any residential rental property in the Town of Bedford. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to ensure that such form is filed within a period of 60 days from taking title to the property. It shall be the responsibility of all owners of residential rental property to register such property with the Building Department or its designee, whether notified to do so by the Building Department or its designee or not. B. Recertification. Every owner who has registered a residential rental property with the Building Department or its designee shall be required to recertify, on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building Department or its designee, within five years of the previous recertification. It shall be the responsibility of all owners of residential rental property to recertify such residential rental property with the Building Department or its designee every five years, whether notified to do so by the Building Department or its designee or not. C. Registry fee. Every owner or prospective owner of residential rental property, at the time he or she is required to register or recertify said residential rental property with the Building Department or its designee, shall also be required to pay a fee to the Town of Bedford for the registration or recertification of the residential rental property, whether all units are rented or not, as set forth in the Town Schedule of Fees. It is the responsibility of the residential rental property owner to submit the registry fee with the registration or recertification form.
Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-4 establishes a mandatory registration system for residential rental property in the Town of Bedford. Every owner must register with the Building Department within 60 days of acquiring a rental property, and must recertify that registration every five years — regardless of whether the Building Department sends a reminder. A fee set by the Town Schedule of Fees is due at the time of both initial registration and each recertification, and the obligation applies even if not all units in the property are currently rented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-4, compliant property owners register newly acquired residential rental properties with the Building Department within 60 days of taking title, using the forms the Department prescribes. They also track their five-year recertification cycle independently, since the ordinance places the responsibility on the owner whether or not a reminder is issued. At each registration or recertification, owners submit the applicable fee as listed in the Town Schedule of Fees along with the required form.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-4 requires that the owner of any residential rental property maintain a current registration with the Town's Building Department, which creates a public record of ownership. Tenants who are uncertain whether their landlord has complied with this registration requirement may inquire directly with the Bedford Building Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing rules can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not met registration obligations 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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