Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-3
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A. All landlords must register with the Village of Norwood on or before July 31 of each and every calendar year or within 30 days of the date of mailing of yearly real estate tax bills. Upon adoption of this chapter, initial registration will begin as soon as practicable after this chapter is effective. It is the responsibility of the property owner to register any rental property or properties, and failure to do so constitutes a violation of these regulations and is subject to the penalties set forth herein. B. All absentee landlords must have a resident agent for each rental unit. C. All rental properties will be inspected on an annual basis. D. Any substandard condition identified during an annual inspection must be corrected by the property owner before a rental permit shall be issued. E. No housing unit shall be let, rented or occupied by someone other than the owner or his immediate family until a rental permit has been obtained for that unit. However, no rental permit shall be required for units which are let or rented as of the effective date of this chapter for such time as the tenant in possession or residence as of the effective date of this chapter shall remain in possession or residence.
Section 146-3 of Norwood, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 establishes a set of baseline requirements governing rental properties in the Village of Norwood. Landlords must register their rental properties annually by July 31 (or within 30 days of yearly tax bill mailings), obtain a rental permit before any unit is rented or occupied by a non-owner, and submit to annual inspections. Absentee landlords are additionally required to designate a local resident agent for each rental unit, and any substandard conditions found during an inspection must be corrected before a permit is issued. Units already rented as of the chapter's effective date are temporarily exempt from the permit requirement for as long as the existing tenant remains in place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-3, compliant rental property operators in Norwood generally ensure their properties are registered with the Village by July 31 each year—or within 30 days of receiving their yearly real estate tax bill—and that a valid rental permit is secured before any unit is occupied by a non-owner tenant. Operators who do not reside locally maintain a resident agent for each rental unit as required by the provision. When annual inspections identify substandard conditions, those issues are resolved prior to permit issuance, keeping the property in good standing and avoiding the violations and penalties referenced in § 146-3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-3 gives tenants in Norwood a basis to understand that their landlord is generally required to hold a valid rental permit for any unit they occupy, unless the tenancy predates the chapter's effective date and has continued uninterrupted. If a landlord has not registered or obtained the required permit, that failure constitutes a violation of ch. 146 and may be relevant in housing-related proceedings. Tenants who believe their landlord is out of compliance with § 146-3 may consider contacting the Village of Norwood directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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