Irondequoit, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 177-5
Application for rental occupancy registration
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A. Application for a certificate of registration of a rental occupancy and/or for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing on a form provided by and to be filed with the Department for that purpose. A separate application shall be made for each rental dwelling unit or, where more than one rental dwelling unit exists on a rental property, for each such rental property. In the event that any rental dwelling unit or rental property is owned by more than one person or entity, the application shall be executed by each such owner, except in those instances in which it is owned by an entity in which there are more than 10 owners, in which event the application shall be executed by the chief executive officer of such entity (e.g., president, general partner, managing member). Such application shall contain the following information: (1) The name, address (both street address and any post office address), telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-mail address, if any, of each owner. If any owner is an entity which has fewer than 10 owners (e.g., shareholders, partners and/or members), the application shall also include the name, address (both street address and any post office address), telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of each owner (e.g., shareholder, partner, member) and of each officer (e.g., president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, general partner, managing member). If any owner is an entity which has more than 10 owners (e.g., shareholders, partners and/or members), the application shall also include the name, address (both street address and any post office address), telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses of each officer (e.g., president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, general partner, managing member). (2) The street address of the rental property, including the apartment or unit number of the rental dwelling unit(s), if any. (3) If the rental dwelling unit is occupied as of the date the application is filed with the Department. (4) A description of the building or structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the building or structure. (5) If any owner does not live within and/or maintain an office or a place of business within the Town, the name, address (street address and any post office address), telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail address, if any, of the local managing agent or agents or operator of each such intended rental property. B. Conditions to be met; affidavit. (1) Such application shall include an affidavit by the owner affirming that rental dwelling unit(s) meet the following conditions: (a) Rental properties and all rental dwelling units thereon shall comply with all applicable federal, state or local statutes, laws, ordinances, codes, rules or regulations, especially the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (b) Operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (c) Exterior walls, including foundations, shall be maintained. All exterior walls and foundations must be free of holes and crevices. (d) Exterior doors, windows, skylights and similar openings shall be maintained secured and weathertight. (e) Exterior stairs, porches, entrance platforms, fire escapes and the railings thereon shall be maintained in a safe and sound condition. (f) Roofs shall be maintained in a weathertight condition, secured by normal means. (g) Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. (h) Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. (i) Interior living spaces, including kitchen(s), bathroom(s) and bedroom(s), are in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (2) The affidavit will also affirm that owner has received and read the following portions of the Town Code and understands the obligation and responsibility to comply with all applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to: (a) Chapter 94 , Brush, Grass and Weeds. (b) Chapter 192 , Solid Waste, Article II , Collection and Disposal. (c) Chapter 235 , Zoning, Article XIV , Off-Street Parking and Loading, § 235-77A . C. Such application shall be signed by the owner, or by each owner, of the premises, and each such signature shall be notarized.
Section 177-5 of Irondequoit's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which rental property owners must register their units with the Town Department. Each rental dwelling unit or rental property requires its own written application on a Department-provided form, and the application must include detailed contact information for all owners, a local managing agent if the owner is not locally based, and a description of the property. Owners must also submit a notarized affidavit affirming that the property meets a range of structural, safety, and habitability standards—including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors—and that they have reviewed specific chapters of the Town Code governing vegetation, solid waste, and parking.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-5, compliant rental property operators in Irondequoit file a separate written application for each rental dwelling unit or rental property, using the form supplied by the Department. The application must include full contact details for all owners and, where an owner is not locally present, the name and contact information of a local managing agent. Operators also execute a notarized affidavit confirming that the property meets all applicable fire, building, and maintenance standards and that they have reviewed the relevant Town Code chapters on brush and weeds, solid waste collection, and off-street parking.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-5 requires landlords in Irondequoit to register their rental properties with the Town and to swear under oath that the units meet structural and safety standards, including working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sound exterior walls and stairs, weathertight roofs and windows, and compliant interior living spaces. If a tenant believes a landlord has not met these registration or habitability requirements, that concern can generally be raised with the Town Department responsible for administering the rental occupancy registration program. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 177-5 might be relevant to their 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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