Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-15
Public to have access to records
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Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any member of the public, prospective tenant or any resident of the City of Schenectady from determining whether any particular rental property has been registered, inspected and certified as habitable pursuant to this chapter. The general public shall have full access to said landlord registration statements and rental certificates upon filing of the proper Freedom of Information Act application.
Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-15 establishes that information about whether a rental property has been registered, inspected, and certified as habitable is not confidential. Any member of the public — including prospective tenants and current city residents — may access landlord registration statements and rental certificates by submitting a proper Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) application. The provision ensures transparency in the city's rental property oversight system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 210 § 210-15, the registration statements and rental certificates that landlords file with the city are public records accessible to anyone who submits a FOIA request. Compliant operators generally keep their registration and inspection documentation current, understanding that the public status of these records means any prospective tenant or neighbor can verify a property's certification history. Maintaining an up-to-date record under ch. 210 reflects well on a property's standing in the public database.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 210-15 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current tenants the right to look up whether a rental property has been properly registered, inspected, and certified as habitable. This can be done by filing a Freedom of Information Act application with the appropriate city office to obtain the landlord's registration statement or rental certificate for a specific property. Tenant-rights organizations in the Schenectady area can help explain how to interpret the records retrieved through this process.
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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