Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-5
Rental occupancy registration required
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any owner of any rental property or rental dwelling unit in the Village to establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without first obtaining and thereafter maintaining in full force and effect a certificate of registration from the Village, as herein provided.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-5 establishes that operating a rental property or dwelling unit in the Village without a valid, current certificate of registration is unlawful. The rule applies from the moment a property is first offered or used as a rental and continues for as long as the rental use continues. Any lapse in registration — not just the initial failure to register — constitutes a violation of the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-5, compliant rental property owners obtain a certificate of registration from the Village before placing any unit into rental use and keep that certificate continuously active. Operators generally track renewal deadlines and confirm that every rental dwelling unit on their roster is covered by a current registration. Allowing a certificate to lapse while a unit remains occupied or available for rent is treated the same as never having registered in the first place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-5 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their landlord holds a valid Village certificate of registration for the unit they occupy. If a landlord appears to be operating without that certificate, tenants may raise the violation with Village officials or use it as a relevant fact in housing-related proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chester or Orange County housing rules can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is out of compliance.
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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