Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-17
Term (Buffalo Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Ordinance)
Operative Text
A rental dwelling unit registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire one year after the date of its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Within 60 days prior to the expiration of a rental dwelling unit registration, the owner shall make written application for a rental dwelling unit registration. In no event shall a registration be accepted pursuant to this chapter remain in effect more than one year after the date of its issuance unless further extended by the Commissioner for sufficient cause.
Under Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-17, a rental dwelling unit registration is valid for one year from its issuance date and can be revoked earlier if grounds exist. Owners must submit a written renewal application within the 60-day window before the registration expires. In exceptional circumstances, the Commissioner may extend a registration beyond the standard one-year term for sufficient cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-17 sets a firm one-year term for rental dwelling unit registrations, so compliant operators track each registration's expiration date and submit a written renewal application during the 60-day period before it lapses. Maintaining a calendar reminder well in advance of that window helps ensure the application is filed on time. If unusual circumstances arise that may prevent timely renewal, operators are generally aware that the Commissioner holds discretionary authority to extend a registration for sufficient cause.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-17 establishes that a landlord's rental dwelling unit registration must be kept current, expiring one year after issuance unless renewed or extended by the Commissioner. Tenants can check whether their unit's registration is active, and an expired or revoked registration may be relevant in housing-related proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in Buffalo can help residents understand how a lapsed registration might factor into their situation and what avenues exist for raising concerns with local authorities.
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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