Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-16
Confidentiality of rental occupancy registrations and applications
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Under New York State Public Officers Law § 87 , Subdivision 2(b), rental occupancy registration forms, including applications, and that portion of the rental occupancy permit application required, shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law on the grounds that such disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The Code Enforcement Official will institute strict policies to ensure that such information is available only to Town personnel who are engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 § 263-16 establishes that rental occupancy registration forms and permit applications are shielded from public disclosure under New York State's Freedom of Information Law, citing the personal-privacy exemption found in Public Officers Law § 87(2)(b). The rule treats the information contained in these documents as private, meaning members of the general public cannot obtain them through a standard FOIL request. Access is limited to Town personnel who are actively involved in enforcing the rental occupancy chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 263 § 263-16, the personal information that property owners and managers submit on rental occupancy registration forms and permit applications is treated as confidential by the Town of Riverhead. Compliant operators can generally expect that the details they provide — such as ownership information and occupancy data — will not be released to outside parties through a public-records request. Landlords who have questions about what information is collected and how it is protected may direct inquiries to the Town's Code Enforcement Official.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-16 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances means that personal information appearing on rental occupancy registrations and applications is not publicly accessible under the Freedom of Information Law. Tenants whose information may appear on such documents have a degree of privacy protection built into the local code, as access is restricted to Town enforcement personnel. Those with concerns about how their personal information is handled under this provision may contact the Town's Code Enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York municipal law.
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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