Chatham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 77-6
Failure to register; incomplete or inaccurate information
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It shall be a violation of this article for an owner or a responsible person to provide inaccurate information for the registry of rental property or to fail to provide the information required herein for the registry.
Section 77-6 of Chatham's rental property ordinance establishes that submitting false or incomplete information to the rental property registry—or failing to register at all—constitutes a violation of the article. The rule applies to property owners and any 'responsible person' as defined by the ordinance. Both acts of omission (not registering) and acts of commission (providing inaccurate data) are covered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 77-6, operators of rental property in Chatham are expected to submit complete and accurate information when registering with the local rental property registry. A compliant property owner or responsible person reviews all submitted details for correctness before filing and updates the registry whenever relevant information changes. Maintaining thorough records of what was submitted and when can help demonstrate good-faith compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-6 gives tenants a basis to question whether their landlord has properly and accurately registered the rental property with Chatham's registry. If a tenant suspects that registration information is missing or false, that potential violation of § 77-6 may be relevant to raise with local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chatham's ordinances can help explain what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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