Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-2
Registration of owner
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A. The owner of a property constituting a rental property shall register the same with the Building Department within 60 days of the effective date of this chapter on a form approved by the Building Department. This form shall be known as a "landlord registration statement" which shall be signed by the owner under oath. B. It shall be unlawful for any owner to offer any unit for rent, or to rent any unit, or to allow any rental unit to be occupied without having first registered pursuant to this chapter as required herein within the time prescribed for such registration and to have obtained a permit therefor. Failure to receive notice of the registration deadline will not excuse failure to register rental property.
Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-2 requires that owners of rental properties register with the Building Department within 60 days of the chapter's effective date by submitting a sworn landlord registration statement on an approved form. Once that deadline passes, it is unlawful to offer, rent, or allow occupancy of any unit without having completed registration and obtained the required permit. Notably, the provision explicitly states that not receiving notice of the deadline does not excuse a failure to register.
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Under Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-2, compliant rental property owners submit a completed, sworn landlord registration statement to the Building Department within the prescribed 60-day window and secure the required permit before offering or filling any unit. Because the ordinance places the burden of timely registration squarely on the owner regardless of whether notice was received, operators generally track the chapter's effective date independently and confirm receipt of their permit before advertising or leasing any unit. Maintaining copies of the filed registration statement and issued permit as part of property records is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hillburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 § 188-2 establishes that a landlord must register with the Building Department and hold a valid permit before renting or allowing occupancy of any unit, which means tenants have an interest in whether their landlord has met this requirement. If a landlord appears to be operating without registration, tenants may contact the Hillburn Building Department to inquire about a property's registration status or file a complaint regarding a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain how an owner's failure to register under § 188-2 might be relevant in a housing matter.
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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