Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-3
Registration of ownership of property required; fees
Operative Text
A. Registration. Every owner of rental property as defined herein shall be required to register such property with the Building Department on such form or forms as prescribed by the Village Board of Trustees within a period of 60 days from the effective date of this chapter. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change in the information provided. If there is a change in ownership, it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to file such amended form within a period of 30 days after taking title to the property. B. Registry fee. Upon submission of the registration form, the owner shall also submit a registration fee. In addition, the owner shall also submit a renewal registration fee on or before June 1 of each year. The amount of said fee shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees and amended from time to time in the same manner.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-3, owners of rental property in the Village of Highland Falls are required to register their properties with the Building Department using forms approved by the Village Board of Trustees. Registration must occur within 60 days of the chapter's effective date, and any change in ownership triggers a 30-day deadline for the new owner to file an updated form. A registration fee is due at the time of initial filing, and a renewal fee must be submitted annually on or before June 1, with fee amounts set by Board of Trustees resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental property in Highland Falls should be aware that ch. 128 § 128-3 requires active registration with the Building Department and timely updates whenever ownership or other registered information changes. A compliant operator submits the initial registration form within the applicable deadline, pays the required fee at that time, and tracks the annual June 1 renewal fee deadline each year. When a property changes hands, the incoming owner files an amended registration form within 30 days of taking title, ensuring the Building Department's records remain current.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-3 of the Highland Falls Code establishes a public registration requirement that helps ensure rental property ownership is on record with the Village Building Department. Tenants who are uncertain whether their landlord has complied with this registration requirement may contact the Highland Falls Building Department directly to inquire about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can also help residents understand how registration requirements under ch. 128 § 128-3 may relate to other tenant protections.
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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