Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-6
Public to have access to records
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Nothing in this article shall prevent any member of the public, prospective tenant or any resident of the City of Kingston from determining whether any particular rental property has been registered pursuant to this article. The general public shall have full access to said landlord registration statements upon filing of the proper Freedom of Information Act application.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-6 establishes that landlord registration statements filed under the city's rental registration article are public records. Any member of the public, prospective tenant, or Kingston resident may find out whether a specific rental property has been registered. Access to the actual registration statements is available through the standard Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-6, registration statements that landlords file with the city are not confidential — they are accessible to the general public via FOIA requests. Compliant operators typically ensure their registration filings are accurate and current, knowing that prospective tenants or neighbors may review them. Maintaining up-to-date registration records helps avoid discrepancies that could surface when those records are publicly examined.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-6 gives you the right to find out whether a rental property you are considering or currently living in has been properly registered with the city. You can submit a Freedom of Information Act request to the appropriate city office to obtain the actual registration statement on file. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Kingston's rental registration requirements can help explain what the records contain and what options may be available if a property appears to be unregistered.
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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