Central Square, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-4
Registration of rental dwelling units
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A. Owners and lessors of rental dwelling units or their respective agents shall, within one year after the effective date of this article or 90 days from the date of mailing of registration forms by the Code Enforcement Officer, whichever occurs first, file with the Code Enforcement Officer, on a registration form supplied by him, the following information: (1) The names and addresses of the owner or lessor, and of their respective agents, upon whom violation orders may be served. (2) A description of the property, by street and number or otherwise, as will enable the Code Enforcement Officer to locate the same. (3) Such other appropriate information as may be requested, including but not limited to the use of the premises, available facilities, the number of dwelling units and the size of rooms, together with a schematic drawing showing the typical floor layout of the units and rooms with appropriate designations and identifications. B. Change in ownership. Upon any change in ownership, the new owner or lessor, or their respective agents, shall reregister the rental dwelling unit(s) with the Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days. C. Fee. The Village Board of Trustees may establish a fee, upon resolution, to be paid by the owner of the rental dwelling unit to offset the cost of registering and inspecting the rental dwelling unit in accordance with this article.
Section 136-4 of Central Square's Code of Ordinances requires that owners and lessors of rental dwelling units register their properties with the Code Enforcement Officer, providing identifying information about themselves, their agents, and the physical characteristics of the units. When ownership of a rental property changes hands, the new owner or lessor must re-register within 30 days of that transfer. The Village Board of Trustees is authorized to set a registration fee by resolution to help cover the costs of registration and inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 136-4, compliant rental property operators file a completed registration form with the Code Enforcement Officer that includes owner and agent contact information, a property description sufficient for the officer to locate it, and details such as unit count, room sizes, and a schematic floor layout. When a property is sold or otherwise transferred, the incoming owner or lessor re-registers within 30 days to keep the record current. Operators also monitor any fee resolutions adopted by the Village Board of Trustees, as a registration fee may be assessed to offset the cost of registration and inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-4 establishes a public registration system for rental dwelling units in Central Square, meaning tenants can inquire with the Code Enforcement Officer about whether their unit and landlord are properly registered. If a unit is not registered as required—or if a new owner failed to re-register within 30 days of acquiring the property—that non-compliance may be relevant information when raising concerns about housing conditions or code enforcement. Tenants who believe their unit is unregistered may contact the Code Enforcement Officer or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available 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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