Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-13
"Compliant landlord" designation
Operative Text
A. An owner who has fully met the requirements set forth in § 240-13B shall be designated as a "compliant landlord." The designation of "compliant landlord" shall be at the discretion of the municipal officer and is not a right that will vest at any time and may be subject to termination at the discretion of the City, municipal officer and in accordance with any changes in local, state or federal law. B. Qualifications to be a "compliant landlord:" (1) Owner must satisfy the requirements of §§ 240-3 , 240-4 , 240-5 , 240-6 , 240-9 and 240-10 ; and (2) Owner must have been issued a rental license for all non-owner-occupied dwellings owned and rented in the City of Newburgh; and (3) Owner must have no open cases with the Code Compliance Bureau or Fire Prevention Bureau and no outstanding violations of the Code; and (4) Owner must be current on all real property taxes, water, sewer and sanitation bills on all properties owned in the City of Newburgh; and (5) Owner must have no open abatement proceedings on any properties owned in the City of Newburgh. C. An owner who is designated as a "compliant landlord" shall have his rental license remain valid for a period of two years and shall be permitted to renew the rental license every two years and the fee prescribed in Chapter 163 shall be paid every two years with the renewal application.
Section 240-13 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances establishes a voluntary 'compliant landlord' designation for property owners who meet a specific set of municipal standards, including holding valid rental licenses, having no open code or fire violations, being current on all taxes and utility bills, and having no open abatement proceedings. The designation is granted at the discretion of the municipal officer, is not a guaranteed right, and can be revoked at any time. Owners who earn the designation benefit from an extended two-year rental license renewal cycle rather than the standard annual process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 240-13, property owners in Newburgh who wish to pursue the 'compliant landlord' designation generally maintain rental licenses for all non-owner-occupied units, keep their accounts current for real property taxes, water, sewer, and sanitation, and resolve any open cases with the Code Compliance Bureau or Fire Prevention Bureau before applying. Because the designation is discretionary and not a vested right, operators who hold it typically monitor their compliance status continuously to avoid termination. Owners who successfully maintain the designation benefit from a two-year license renewal window and pay the Chapter 163 fee on that same biennial schedule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 240-13 gives tenants a way to check whether their landlord holds a 'compliant landlord' designation, which signals that the owner has met Newburgh's standards for licensing, code compliance, tax payments, and absence of abatement proceedings at the time of designation. Because the designation can be revoked and is not a permanent guarantee of compliance, tenants who have concerns about conditions in their unit may contact the City of Newburgh's Code Compliance Bureau or Fire Prevention Bureau to inquire about any open cases or violations. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's compliance status under § 240-13 might be relevant to their housing situation.
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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