Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-10
Effect of expiration, denial or revocation
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A. Vacant units. When a rental unit registration certificate for a vacant rental unit has expired or been denied, revoked or terminated, no further rental and occupancy shall be permitted until a rental unit registration certificate has been issued in accordance with this article. A notice shall be affixed to the exterior of the building or structure within which the rental unit is located. B. Occupied units. In addition to other remedies at law or equity, when a rental unit registration certificate has expired, or been denied or revoked in accordance with this article, the rental unit shall be vacated after the Village Engineer provides notice to the owner and the occupants of the rental unit. Such notice shall direct the owner and occupants of the rental unit to vacate within a period of time as determined by the Village Engineer and may provide a reasonable period for the owner or occupants an opportunity to cure violations or non-payment of real estate taxes. If to the owner, such notice shall be mailed by first-class mail to the address provided by the owner pursuant to this article or personally served upon the owner by delivering the notice to the owner or by delivering the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion at the owner's residence or place of business. If to the occupant(s), such notice shall be mailed to the address of the rental unit or posted conspicuously at the premises upon which the rental unit is located. Vacated rental units shall not be reoccupied until a rental unit registration certificate has been duly issued. C. Occupied units with immediate hazard. In addition to other remedies at law or equity, when a rental unit registration certificate has expired, or been denied or revoked for reasons which, in the determination of the Village Engineer, present violations of the housing code that create an immediate hazard to the health and safety of the occupants and/or the public, the rental unit shall be vacated within the period of time reasonably determined by the Village Engineer under the circumstances. The determination of the Village Engineer shall be in writing and shall direct the owner and occupants of the rental unit presenting the immediate hazard to vacate the premises within a period of time not to exceed 30 days. The determination shall be mailed by first-class mail to the owner at the address provided by the owner pursuant to this article or personally served upon the owner by delivering the notice to the owner or by delivering the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion at the owner's residence or place of business. The determination shall also be conspicuously posted at the premises upon which the rental unit is located, and to the extent possible, it shall also be posted conspicuously at each rental unit. Vacated rental units shall not be reoccupied until a rental unit registration certificate has been duly issued. D. The notices provided under this section shall not qualify as sufficient grounds for or be used to institute a summary eviction proceeding under the New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law .
Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-10 establishes what happens when a rental unit registration certificate expires, is denied, or is revoked. Vacant units cannot be rented or occupied again until a valid certificate is obtained, while occupied units must be vacated after the Village Engineer issues formal notice to both the owner and occupants, with a reasonable opportunity to cure violations. When the Village Engineer determines that an expired or revoked certificate involves an immediate health or safety hazard, occupants must vacate within a period not exceeding 30 days, and the unit cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate is properly issued. Importantly, the notices issued under this section cannot themselves be used as the basis for a summary eviction proceeding under New York's Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 186-10, property owners in Croton-on-Hudson are generally expected to maintain a current rental unit registration certificate at all times to avoid triggering mandatory vacancy orders. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any notice from the Village Engineer, address cited violations or outstanding real estate tax obligations within the cure period provided, and reapply for a valid certificate before allowing any unit to be reoccupied. Owners should also ensure that the mailing address on file with the Village is accurate, since § 186-10 specifies that official notices are sent to the address the owner has provided under the article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 186-10 provides occupants of rental units in Croton-on-Hudson with procedural protections when a registration certificate issue arises — the Village Engineer must provide written notice and a reasonable time to vacate before any vacancy order takes effect. Tenants should be aware that a notice issued under this section explicitly cannot be used by a landlord to start a summary eviction proceeding under the New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. Occupants who receive a notice under § 186-10 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this provision interacts with their existing tenancy rights.
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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