Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40A-9
Filing of rental agreement; identification of tenants
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any owner to permit any tenant or other person to take up residence by a rental occupancy without the owner first having filed with the Code Enforcement Officer a copy of the rental agreement and a form identifying the tenants provided by the Commissioner of Buildings. A rental agreement and new tenant identification form must be filed whenever a dwelling becomes vacant and the owner intends to permit a new tenant or other person to take up residence.
Russell Gardens, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40A § 40A-9 requires that before any new tenant begins a rental occupancy, the property owner must file a copy of the rental agreement and a completed tenant identification form with the Code Enforcement Officer. The tenant identification form is one provided by the Commissioner of Buildings. Allowing a new occupant to move in without completing this filing is classified as both a violation of the chapter and a criminal offense under New York State Penal Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 40A § 40A-9, compliant operators in Russell Gardens file a copy of the rental agreement and the Commissioner of Buildings' tenant identification form with the Code Enforcement Officer before each new tenancy begins. This filing obligation is triggered every time a dwelling unit becomes vacant and the owner intends to place a new occupant. Because non-compliance is treated as a Penal Law offense, property managers generally treat this pre-occupancy filing as a mandatory step in their tenant-turnover checklist.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Russell Gardens ch. 40A § 40A-9 establishes that an owner is legally required to file rental agreement and tenant identification paperwork with the Code Enforcement Officer before a new tenant takes up residence. If a tenant believes this filing was not completed prior to their move-in, that potential violation can be raised with the Russell Gardens Code Enforcement Officer or explored with a local tenant-rights organization. Because non-compliance carries Penal Law implications for the owner, tenants may also consult with a housing attorney to understand what remedies or defenses this provision may provide.
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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