Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-3
Registration of owner required; exemptions
Operative Text
A. In addition to any other applicable registration requirements, no person shall allow to be occupied, or rent to another for occupancy, any dwelling unit unless the owner of the building within which the dwelling unit is located first has registered the building in accordance with the provisions of § 114-4 of this article. B. Exemptions. The provisions of this article shall not apply to a municipal housing authority; hotels; motels; bed-and-breakfast establishments; hospitals and colleges, except for a building containing a dwelling unit being rented for other than direct hospital or college use; nursing homes; or other buildings which offer or provide medical or nursing services if such buildings are subject to state or federal licensing or regulations concerning the safety of the users, patients or tenants.
Under Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 § 114-3, no building owner may allow a dwelling unit to be occupied or rented out unless the building has first been registered as required by § 114-4 of the same article. Certain property types are carved out from this requirement, including municipal housing authorities, hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfast establishments, hospitals, colleges (except for units rented for non-institutional purposes), nursing homes, and other facilities providing medical or nursing services that are already subject to state or federal licensing tied to occupant safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Montour Falls should be aware that § 114-3 prohibits renting or allowing occupancy of any dwelling unit before the building is registered under § 114-4. Compliant operators typically complete registration before a new tenancy begins and confirm whether their property type falls within one of the enumerated exemptions—such as those for licensed medical facilities or hospitality establishments. Keeping registration current and on file helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114-3 of the Montour Falls Code establishes that a landlord must register a building before any dwelling unit in it may lawfully be rented or occupied. Tenants who believe their building has not been registered as required may raise this as a concern with local code enforcement or municipal officials in Montour Falls. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not met registration obligations under this provision.
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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