North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-16
Fees
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There is no initiation fee at the time of application for the issuance of a rental dwelling unit registration certificate. The certificate shall be valid for one year. Upon registration or renewal of application, the owner shall pay a fee of $35 per rental dwelling unit per year during the first year term. Registration fee is not required by owner-occupied buildings with two rental units or less. Rental properties exceeding four units shall not pay more than the four units, totaling $140.
North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-16 establishes the fee structure for rental dwelling unit registration certificates in North Tonawanda. There is no upfront initiation fee when first applying, but an annual renewal fee of $35 per rental unit applies, with a cap of $140 for properties with more than four units. Owner-occupied buildings with two or fewer rental units are exempt from the registration fee entirely. Each certificate issued under this provision remains valid for one year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 51D § 51D-16, compliant rental property operators in North Tonawanda pay the $35-per-unit annual registration fee at the time of registration or renewal, keeping in mind that the total fee is capped at $140 regardless of how many units beyond four a property contains. Operators of owner-occupied buildings with two or fewer rental units do not owe a registration fee under this provision. Tracking certificate expiration dates and renewing annually helps ensure continuous compliance with the one-year validity period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 51D § 51D-16 sets out the fees landlords are required to pay to register rental dwelling units in North Tonawanda, which is part of the broader rental registration framework designed to ensure accountability in the rental market. Tenants can use the existence of this registration requirement as a reference point when evaluating whether their landlord is operating in compliance with local ordinances. If there are concerns about a landlord's registration status, tenants may consider contacting the appropriate North Tonawanda municipal office or a local 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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