Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-61
Registration exemptions
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A. This article shall not be construed to require the registration of any residential rental premises in the Town of Clarkstown so long as the owner of record maintains a bona fide occupancy of a dwelling unit on such premises. B. The occupancy of a room or rooms by an owner of record without self-contained living, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities shall not constitute sufficient bona fide occupancy to qualify for the exemption in this section. C. In no case may more than one residential rental premises qualify for the exemption in this section by any one owner of record. D. Unless owner-occupied, a corporation or any other organized legal entity shall not be eligible for an exemption under this article.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-61 establishes a narrow exemption from the town's residential rental registration requirement. A property qualifies only when the owner of record genuinely lives there in a dwelling unit that includes its own living, cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities — a room without those complete amenities does not count. The exemption is limited to one property per owner, and corporations or other legal entities cannot claim it unless they are themselves owner-occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-61, a rental property owner who personally resides in a self-contained unit on the premises may be able to avoid the registration requirement that otherwise applies in Clarkstown. Compliant owner-operators typically ensure their on-site unit includes all four qualifying facility types — living, cooking, sleeping, and sanitary — and they hold the exemption for only one property at a time. Corporate or entity-owned properties generally must register regardless of any occupancy arrangement, so operators structured as LLCs, corporations, or similar entities should review their registration obligations accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-61 of the Clarkstown Code limits when a landlord can claim an owner-occupancy exemption from the town's rental registration rules, which means many rental properties are still required to be registered even if an owner lives on site. Tenants who believe their landlord is improperly claiming this exemption — for example, because the owner's unit lacks complete living facilities, or because the owner holds the exemption on multiple properties — may have grounds to raise a concern with the Town of Clarkstown. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockland County housing rules can help explain what registration requirements mean for renters and what options exist when a landlord may not be in compliance with § 157-61.
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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