Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-3
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A. All landlords must register with the Village of Greenwood Lake before any dwelling is utilized as rental property. Upon adoption of this article, initial registration will begin as soon as practicable after this article is effective. It is the responsibility of the property owner to register any rental property or properties, and failure to do so constitutes a violation of these regulations and is subject to the penalties set forth herein. B. All absentee landlords must have a resident agent for all rental units. C. All rental properties will be inspected on an annual basis. D. Any substandard condition identified during an annual inspection must be corrected by the property owner before a rental permit shall be issued. E. No housing unit shall be let, rented or occupied by someone other than the owner or his immediate family until a rental permit has been obtained for that unit.
Under Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-3, all rental properties in the Village of Greenwood Lake must be registered before they are used as rentals, and a rental permit must be obtained before any unit is occupied by a non-owner or non-immediate-family member. Landlords who are not local residents are required to designate a resident agent for their rental units. All rental properties are subject to annual inspections, and any substandard conditions found during those inspections must be corrected before a rental permit will be issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. 116 § 116-3 generally ensure their properties are registered with the Village of Greenwood Lake before any tenant moves in, and they obtain a valid rental permit for each unit prior to occupancy. Absentee owners typically designate a local resident agent to satisfy the requirement that all non-resident landlords have a representative on the ground. Compliant operators also prepare for annual inspections and address any identified substandard conditions promptly, since a rental permit will not be issued until those deficiencies are resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 116 § 116-3, tenants have an interest in knowing that their unit is properly registered and holds a valid rental permit, since no unit is lawfully supposed to be rented or occupied without one. If a unit appears to lack a permit or has not been inspected as required, tenants can inquire with the Village of Greenwood Lake about the property's registration and permit status. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with these registration and 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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