Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-15
Confidentiality of rental registration
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Under New York State Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b) , rental registration forms, and that portion of the rental occupancy permit application required, shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law on the grounds that such disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The Code Enforcement Officer will institute strict policies to ensure that such information is available only to Village personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-15 establishes that rental registration forms and the relevant portions of rental occupancy permit applications are shielded from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law. The exemption is grounded in the protection of personal privacy, as recognized by New York State Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b). Access to this information is restricted to Village personnel who are actively involved in enforcing the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-15, the personal information submitted on rental registration forms and occupancy permit applications is treated as confidential and is not subject to public records requests. Compliant operators generally submit this information with the understanding that it will be handled under strict access controls maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer. Landlords and property managers can expect that sensitive details about their properties and tenants will not be released to the general public through Freedom of Information Law requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-15 provides that personal information contained in rental registration documents is protected from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law. This means that private details submitted as part of the rental registration process are generally not accessible to outside parties making public records requests. Tenants who have concerns about how their personal information is being handled under this provision may wish to contact the Village's Code Enforcement Officer or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law.
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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