Ossining, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-3
Rental registry requirements and application
Operative Text
A. A property owner is required to obtain a rental registry certificate for each rental property, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental property is located. B. To obtain a rental registry certificate, the property owner of a rental property must, prior to registration: (1) Complete the rental registry application form as described below. (2) Pay all required fees pursuant to § 205-20 . (3) Have no open cases with the Building Department for the rental property being registered. (4) Be current on all Village property taxes and special assessments, water charges and sewer rents for the rental property being registered. (5) Have no pending administrative or court enforcement proceedings brought by the Village involving the rental property being registered. (6) Submit to an exterior and interior inspection of the rental property conducted by Code Enforcement personnel under the terms and conditions pursuant to §§ 205-9 to 205-13 . C. A rental registry application form must be completed by the property owner for each rental property and submitted to the Building Department. The form shall require the following information: (1) The rental property address; (2) The section, block and lot number of the rental property as stated on the Tax Map of the Village; (3) The number of dwelling units and bedroom count of each dwelling unit in the rental property; (4) The property owner(s)' mailing address and telephone number; and (5) Designation of an agent for notification and service of process where required by this chapter. No post office box address will be accepted in lieu of the domicile and/or street address for any of the information required in this chapter. D. It shall be the responsibility of each property owner to timely notify the Building Department whenever the information provided in the rental registry application form has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. E. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any property owner who owns a rental property within the Village of Ossining to maintain, use, lease, rent or permit occupancy as a rental property after the effective date of this chapter without having registered said rental property with the Building Department. F. The Building Department shall review the rental registry application form for completeness and accuracy.
Section 205-3 of Ossining's Code of Ordinances establishes a mandatory rental registry system requiring property owners to obtain a certificate for every rental property in the Village, regardless of its zoning status. Before a certificate is issued, the property must pass an inspection, have no open building-code cases or pending enforcement proceedings, and the owner must be current on all taxes, fees, and municipal charges. Operating a rental property without completing this registration process is explicitly defined as a violation of the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 205-3, compliant rental property operators in Ossining obtain a rental registry certificate for each property before allowing any occupancy, lease, or rental arrangement. This means resolving any open Building Department cases, clearing outstanding Village taxes and water or sewer charges, and submitting to both exterior and interior inspections by Code Enforcement personnel. Operators also keep their registration information current by promptly notifying the Building Department whenever details on the application form—such as contact information or unit count—change.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-3 requires that any rental property in Ossining be registered with the Building Department before it is leased or occupied, which means tenants have a general right to occupy a property whose owner has met inspection and compliance standards. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord is renting a unit without a valid rental registry certificate, that potential violation can be raised with the Village's Building Department, which is responsible for reviewing applications and overseeing compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ossining or Westchester County housing rules can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating outside the requirements of § 205-3.
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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