Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-84
Permit required; application
Operative Text
A. It shall be unlawful to use, establish, maintain, operate or let any premises entirely or partially for residential occupancy, where any rent is paid or charge is made for such use or occupancy, in the Town of Evans without first having obtained a permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. B. Application for such permit shall be made in writing to the Building Inspector on a form provided therefor and shall contain the name of the applicant, the location of the premises and the number of dwellings and units and persons to be accommodated. C. Each application shall be accompanied by a plot plan or sketch showing the size and location of the premises, all buildings and structures and showing the floor plan to scale of each dwelling unit and accommodation. D. Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises or such person who operates such premises if other than the owner. E. The permit shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance, pursuant to the fee schedule. At the time of issuance or renewal, the office of the Building Inspector shall collect a fee. Upon inspection of the premises by the office of the Building Inspector, either in accordance with this section or upon the request of the landlord or tenant, an additional fee shall be collected. F. Upon application for a renewal of a permit under this article, the Building Inspector shall conduct an inspection at the premises according to this chapter and shall issue such permit only upon satisfactory compliance with the articles of this chapter. G. In the event of failure to obtain a rental permit prior to renting premises within the Town of Evans and a violation notice served upon the owner of said premises and the owner of said premises is aware of rental requirements, there shall be a one-time surcharge paid to said Town of $150 in addition to any consequence of a court proceeding.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-84 establishes that any residential premises in the Town of Evans where rent or any charge is collected must be covered by a valid permit before occupancy begins. The permit, issued by the Building Inspector, lasts two years and must be renewed through an inspection process confirming compliance with the chapter's requirements. Operating without a permit is a violation, and a landlord who knowingly rents without one after receiving a violation notice faces a one-time $150 surcharge on top of any court-imposed consequences.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 158-84, compliant operators in the Town of Evans obtain a rental permit from the Building Inspector before collecting any rent or charge for residential occupancy, submitting a written application that includes a plot plan or scaled floor plan, the number of units, and the number of persons to be accommodated. The permit must be renewed every two years, and renewal triggers a Building Inspector inspection to confirm the premises meet chapter standards. Operators who are aware of the permit requirement and fail to secure one before renting—and then receive a violation notice—are subject to a $150 surcharge in addition to any penalties arising from court proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-84 of the Evans Code of Ordinances requires that any landlord renting residential space in the Town of Evans hold a valid, current rental permit issued by the Building Inspector. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord is operating without such a permit may raise that violation as a relevant fact in any related proceeding or bring it to the attention of the Town's Building Inspector's office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord is found to be non-compliant with local permitting requirements.
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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