Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40A-1
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The Board of Trustees has determined that the rental of residential dwellings in the Village of Russell Gardens is a health and safety concern for Village residents. The rental of dwellings to transient persons can overburden municipal services and promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Village. Furthermore, transient rentals significantly affect the quality of life in the Village insomuch as they create a disproportionate share of noise, traffic, parking issues and deplete housing stock for long-term rentals which are far less impactful. The Board of Trustees further recognizes that rentals are frequently owned and operated by absentee landlords. Absentee landlords are less able to maintain daily oversight of their properties to ensure compliance with the Village Code. The registration of all non-owner-occupied rental units will better ensure enforcement of the law and yield greater compliance with housing standards and municipal regulations. The Board of Trustees finds that enactment of this chapter will halt proliferation of such disadvantageous conditions and enhance the public health, safety, welfare and good order and governance of the Village. The foregoing provisions will also assist in protecting the character and stability of residential areas and preserving the value of land and buildings throughout the Village.
Section 40A-1 of the Russell Gardens Code of Ordinances sets out the legislative rationale behind the village's residential rental regulations. The Board of Trustees concluded that non-owner-occupied rentals—particularly short-term or transient ones—can strain municipal services, degrade housing stock, and diminish neighborhood quality of life through noise, traffic, and parking pressures. To address these concerns, the chapter establishes a framework requiring registration of rental units not occupied by their owners, with the stated goal of improving code compliance and housing standards across the village.
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Under § 40A-1 of the Russell Gardens Code, the village has formally identified absentee-owned and transient rental properties as subjects of heightened regulatory concern. Operators who comply with this chapter generally ensure their non-owner-occupied units are properly registered and maintained in accordance with village housing standards. Staying current with registration requirements and maintaining active oversight of a property's day-to-day condition are the kinds of practices that align with the compliance goals the Board of Trustees articulated in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 40A-1 explains why Russell Gardens enacted its residential rental registration rules, citing health, safety, and quality-of-life concerns tied to non-owner-occupied and transient rentals. Tenants can use this legislative intent as context when evaluating whether a landlord's property is properly registered under Chapter 40A, since registration is designed to promote enforcement of housing standards that protect occupants. Those who believe a rental unit may be out of compliance with village regulations can contact the Village of Russell Gardens directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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