Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 301-4
Registry form and filing
Operative Text
A. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each property which is subject to the provisions of this article to file a registry application within 60 days of the notification by the Building Department. The form shall require the following information: (1) The property address, the section, block and lot number of the property as stated on the Tax Map of the Town of Kingston, and the number of residential dwelling units on each property. (2) The owner(s), owner mailing address and telephone number. (3) The name and names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of any responsible person(s) of the corporation, LLC, partnership or other similar business entity if the ownership is held in a non-individual capacity. (4) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible person as defined in § 301-2 herein. B. The form shall be signed by the owner and his or her designee and witnessed by a notary public and shall contain the following declaration: "I certify that all information contained in this statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the willful making of any false statement of material fact herein will subject me to the provisions of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments and shall constitute a violation of this article." It shall be the responsibility of each owner to timely notify the Building Department whenever the information provided in this form has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to recertify the aforementioned information annually.
Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 § 301-4 establishes a rental property registry system in which owners of covered properties must submit a completed application form to the Building Department within 60 days of receiving notification. The form collects identifying details about the property, its owner or controlling entity, and a designated local contact person. Owners are also required to keep that information current and to recertify it every year, and the form must be notarized and include a sworn declaration that all submitted information is accurate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 § 301-4, compliant property owners file the registry application with the Building Department within 60 days of notification, providing complete details about the property, ownership structure, and a local responsible person. Because the provision requires annual recertification, operators generally maintain a calendar reminder to renew on time and update the Building Department promptly whenever ownership, contact information, or other registered details change. The notarization requirement means owners arrange for a notary public to witness the signature before submission, and they retain copies of each filing for their records.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 301 § 301-4 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: landlords are required to register their properties, identify a local responsible person, and keep that information current and annually recertified with the Building Department. If a tenant has difficulty identifying who is responsible for a property or believes a landlord has failed to comply with the registry requirement, they may contact the Kingston Town Building Department to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Kingston Town ordinances can help residents understand how the registry requirement intersects with other tenant protections and what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance.
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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