Henrietta, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-3
Registration of rental dwelling units
Operative Text
A. Owners shall complete registration with the code enforcement personnel or their designee(s) of each rental dwelling unit located in any one- or two-family residences, on an annual basis, by September 15 of each year. B. For purposes of registration, including renewals, owners of residential rental properties located within the Town shall complete and sign a rental registration application provided by code enforcement personnel or their designee(s), which shall state and provide the following information: (1) The name, physical address, telephone number(s), and e-mail address of each owner. Post office boxes shall not be accepted as physical addresses. Furthermore, where the owner is not a natural person, the owner must provide information relating to the principal (who is a natural person) or a duly authorized representative of the owner (who is a natural person) (the "owner registrant contact"). (2) The address of each residential rental dwelling unit; the number of dwelling units contained within each residential rental property; the number of tenants; the number of tenants who are not related to one another by blood, marriage or legal adoption; and any other pertinent data sought by the code enforcement personnel. (3) The name(s), physical address(es), telephone number(s) and e-mail address(es) of any local property manager(s) or agent(s) acting on behalf of the property owner(s). A local property manager or agent shall be required in all cases where the owner is not a natural person that physically resides within 50 miles of the Town. Post office boxes shall not be accepted as physical addresses. C. The rental registration application shall indicate an address for receipt of notices by mailing or any other mailings for purposes of this chapter and any other applicable laws or regulations. D. In the event that changing circumstances would render the information in the rental registration inaccurate, including where ownership of the rental dwelling unit changes, the current owner shall be responsible for updating such information within a period of 45 days. E. Fee(s); rental registrations. New registrations, in addition to the renewal of a registration where a certificate of rental registry compliance is set to expire after three years, shall require payment of a fee, which shall be determined by resolution of the Henrietta Town Board and contained in the Town of Henrietta Fee Schedule. Payment of the fee shall be required at the time of filing of an application for a new rental registration or upon registration renewal where a certificate is set to expire after three years. Fees shall be assessed, administered and enforced by code enforcement personnel. Failure to register by September 15 shall result in the assessment of an additional late fee of 2% per month or any portion thereof after September 15. This fee shall be in addition to any criminal or civil penalty otherwise imposed by this chapter. F. Registration shall be complete for purposes of this chapter when a completed rental registration application is received and accepted by the code enforcement personnel or designee(s) and when the applicable fee is paid in full. G. Code enforcement personnel shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Section 215-3 of Henrietta's Code of Ordinances requires owners of rental dwelling units in one- or two-family residences to register those units with the town's code enforcement office each year by September 15. Registration involves submitting a signed application with detailed owner, property, and tenant information, as well as paying a fee set by the Henrietta Town Board. If ownership or other key details change, the current owner must update the registration within 45 days. Missing the September 15 deadline triggers an additional late fee of 2% per month on top of any other penalties the chapter may impose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-3, compliant rental property owners in Henrietta submit a completed registration application to code enforcement personnel by September 15 each year, providing accurate owner contact information (physical addresses only—no P.O. boxes), property details, and tenant counts. Owners who are not natural persons residing within 50 miles of the Town must designate a local property manager or agent who is a natural person. Keeping registration information current—updating within 45 days whenever ownership or other circumstances change—helps operators avoid late fees and potential civil or criminal penalties under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-3 establishes a public registration system for rental dwelling units in Henrietta, meaning tenants can generally expect their landlord to be registered with the town's code enforcement office and to have provided verified contact information. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord is operating without a valid registration, that concern can be raised with Henrietta's code enforcement personnel, who are authorized under § 215-3(G) to enforce the chapter's provisions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Henrietta or Monroe County housing rules can help tenants understand how registration status may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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