Cheektowaga, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 194 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 194-7
Certificate fee
Operative Text
A. The fee to file a property owner registration statement and the fee to renew the property owner registration certificate is $20 every two years. The landlord and property owner registration certificate shall be valid for a period of two years or until such time that there is a change in ownership, or the registration certificate is revoked due to § 194-5C , at which time a new registration statement must be completed and approved. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, required fees shall be waived for owners of buildings and unoccupied property subject to this article who register within 60 days of the effective date of this article.
Under Cheektowaga, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 194 § 194-7, property owners in Cheektowaga must pay a $20 fee every two years to file or renew a property owner registration certificate. The certificate remains valid for two years unless ownership changes or the certificate is revoked under § 194-5C, at which point a new registration statement is required. Owners who registered within 60 days of the article's effective date were exempt from paying the fee during that initial window.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant property owners and managers in Cheektowaga keep track of their two-year registration cycle under § 194-7 and submit the $20 renewal fee before the certificate lapses. When a property changes hands, the new owner files a fresh registration statement rather than relying on the prior owner's certificate. Operators who acquired property near the article's effective date should confirm whether they qualified for the 60-day fee waiver and document that determination for their records.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 194-7 of the Cheektowaga Code establishes that landlords are required to maintain a current, paid registration certificate, which is a baseline compliance obligation in the local rental regulatory framework. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating without a valid certificate can inquire with the appropriate Cheektowaga municipal office to verify registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 194-7 might be relevant to their rental situation.
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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