Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-3
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A. All landlords of rental property must register such property with the Village of Haverstraw on or before 30 days of the date notice to register shall be given, by mail, by the Village. Such notice shall be deemed given when mailed by the Village. 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 designated resident agent for each rental unit. C. 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.
Section 171-3 of the Haverstraw Village Code establishes three baseline requirements for rental housing. First, landlords must register their rental property with the Village within 30 days of receiving a mailed registration notice, and failure to register is itself a violation subject to penalties. Second, landlords who do not live locally must designate a resident agent for each rental unit. Third, no housing unit may be rented or occupied by anyone other than the owner or immediate family unless a rental permit has been obtained for that unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haverstraw Village Code § 171-3, compliant rental property operators register each property within 30 days of receiving the Village's mailed notice, keeping records of that registration as proof of compliance. Absentee owners maintain a designated resident agent for every rental unit, ensuring the Village has a local point of contact. Before allowing any tenant or non-family occupant to move in, operators secure a valid rental permit for the unit, since occupancy without one constitutes a violation subject to the penalties described in Chapter 171.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haverstraw Village Code § 171-3 gives tenants a basis to verify that their unit is properly registered and permitted before or during occupancy, since a landlord's failure to obtain a rental permit or register the property is a code violation. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with these requirements may raise the violation with the Village of Haverstraw directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rockland County housing regulations. Knowing whether an absentee landlord has a designated resident agent, as required by § 171-3, can also be useful when a tenant needs a local contact for maintenance or legal notices.
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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