Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-20
Transition rules
Operative Text
A. None of the rules in this § 165-20 shall be extended beyond the transition period except by resolution of the Board of Trustees. B. Owners of rental buildings or structures existing on the date of adoption of this chapter or existing hereafter must register within one year from the effective date of this chapter in accordance with Article III . Upon receipt of a completed registration form, the Code Enforcement Officer will review the form and if, on this basis, the premises appear to be substantially in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, shall issue a temporary rental permit. C. The temporary rental permit shall be effective until the first of the following has occurred: (1) One year shall have elapsed from the date of issuance of the temporary rental permit; (2) The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the rental building or structure and has issued a rental permit as a result of such inspection, or the owner submits a notarized self-certification form pursuant to § 165-11C ; (3) The Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the premises and has served upon the owner a written denial, setting forth the bases therefor; or (4) The Village of Johnson City has revoked the temporary rental permit for cause pursuant to § 165-8 . D. No holder of a temporary rental permit shall be liable for failure to register in accordance with § 165-9 until one year from the effective date of this chapter. E. No owner shall be liable for renting premises in violation of this chapter under the terms of a written lease that was in effect at the date of enactment, provided that the lease and the occupancy complied with applicable law in existence prior to such date. This exception shall not apply to renewals of existing leases.
Section 165-20 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes temporary rules to ease the transition into the new rental-permit system. Owners of existing rental buildings have up to one year from the chapter's effective date to register, and upon submitting a completed registration form they may receive a temporary rental permit while a full inspection is arranged. That temporary permit expires when a formal permit is issued or denied, when it is revoked for cause, or after one year—whichever comes first. Owners whose properties were already covered by a written lease that complied with prior law at the time of enactment are not penalized for that lease's terms, though this protection does not extend to lease renewals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-20, compliant operators generally ensure they submit a completed registration form within one year of the chapter's effective date to obtain a temporary rental permit and avoid liability for late registration during that window. A temporary permit holder should anticipate a Code Enforcement Officer inspection or be prepared to submit a notarized self-certification under § 165-11C before the one-year permit period lapses. Operators with pre-existing leases that were lawful under prior law may rely on the transition exception for the duration of those leases, but should be aware that the exception does not carry over to any renewals.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-20 provides tenants with context about the legal status of their rental unit during the transition to Johnson City's new permit system: a landlord operating under a valid temporary rental permit is in a recognized compliance pathway, not necessarily in violation of the chapter. If a temporary permit is revoked for cause under § 165-8 or a written denial is issued after inspection, that may affect the standing of the rental arrangement, and tenants can inquire with the Code Enforcement Officer about the permit status of their building. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without any permit or registration may explore filing a complaint with the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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