Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-67
Public access to records
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Nothing in this article shall prevent any member of the public, prospective tenant or any resident of the Town of Clarkstown from determining whether any particular rental property has been registered pursuant to this article. The general public shall have full access to said landlord registration statements upon filing of the proper Freedom of Information Act application.
Clarkstown Code ch. 157 § 157-67 establishes that landlord registration statements filed under the town's rental registration article are public records. Any member of the public, prospective tenant, or Clarkstown resident may find out whether a specific rental property has been registered. Access to the actual registration statements is available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Clarkstown Code ch. 157 § 157-67, registration statements that landlords file with the town become accessible to the general public via FOIA requests. Compliant operators generally keep their registration current and accurate, knowing that the information on file can be reviewed by prospective tenants, neighbors, or other interested parties. Maintaining an up-to-date registration helps ensure that publicly available records accurately reflect the property's status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Clarkstown Code ch. 157 § 157-67 gives prospective tenants and current residents the right to find out whether a rental property has been properly registered under the town's rental registration article. Anyone can submit a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain the actual landlord registration statement on file for a specific property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's ordinances can explain how to submit such a request and what the registration records may reveal.
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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