Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-16
Contents of rental permit
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The rental permit issued under this chapter shall contain the following information: A. The address, type of structure, and structure classification; B. The date of inspection or date of self-certification statement, whichever is applicable; C. The date of issuance; D. The expiration date; E. Number of dwelling units; F. A statement indicating whether the structure is equipped with a fire alarm system, single station smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors as required by the Code; G. A statement indicating whether the structure is equipped with a sprinkler system; H. Local contact information, including name, address and phone number for the owner or owner's designated representative.
Section 165-16 of the Johnson City Code of Ordinances specifies the information that must appear on every rental permit issued under Chapter 165. Each permit must identify the property's address, structure type and classification, inspection or self-certification date, issuance and expiration dates, number of dwelling units, fire-safety equipment status (fire alarm, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and sprinkler system), and local contact information for the owner or their representative. This standardized set of details creates a consistent public record of a rental property's permitted status and safety features.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-16, a compliant rental property operator ensures that every rental permit on file accurately reflects current information across all eight required fields before the permit is issued or renewed. Operators typically verify that the fire-safety statements — covering fire alarms, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and sprinkler systems — match the actual equipment installed in the structure at the time of inspection or self-certification. Keeping the local contact information current is especially important, as that field identifies the person responsible for the property and must include a valid name, address, and phone number.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-16 gives tenants a way to confirm that their rental unit is covered by a properly issued permit containing verified safety information, including whether the building has required fire alarms, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a sprinkler system. If a permit appears to be missing, outdated, or incomplete in the fields required by § 165-16, tenants may raise that concern with the Johnson City code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization. Reviewing the permit's local contact information field can also help tenants identify the owner or designated representative responsible for the property.
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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