Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-2
Registration of owner
Operative Text
A. The owner of a property constituting a rental property shall register the same with the Village Clerk within 60 days of the effective date of this article and annually during the month of January thereafter on a form approved by the Village Clerk. This form shall be known as a "landlord registration statement" which shall be signed by the owner under oath. B. It shall be unlawful for any owner to offer any unit for rent, or to rent any unit, or to allow any rental unit to be occupied without having first registered pursuant to this chapter as required herein within the time prescribed for such registration and to have obtained a permit therefor. Failure to receive notice of the registration deadline will not excuse failure to register rental property. It is the owner's responsibility to fulfill the requirements of this chapter.
Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-2 requires owners of rental properties in the Village of Suffern to register with the Village Clerk within 60 days of the article's effective date, and then again each January, by submitting a sworn landlord registration statement. Renting, offering to rent, or allowing occupancy of a unit without first completing this registration and obtaining the required permit is explicitly prohibited. The rule places full responsibility for timely registration on the owner, meaning a missed notice or lack of reminder from the Village does not excuse non-compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-2, compliant rental property owners complete and submit a sworn landlord registration statement to the Village Clerk before renting or allowing occupancy of any unit, and they renew that registration each January. Operators generally maintain records of their permit and registration confirmation so they can demonstrate compliance if questioned. Because the ordinance explicitly states that failure to receive a notice of the deadline is not an excuse, diligent owners track the annual January renewal window independently rather than waiting for a reminder from the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-2 establishes that a landlord must be registered with the Village Clerk and hold a valid permit before renting or allowing occupancy of any unit. Tenants who have questions about whether their landlord has met this registration requirement may inquire with the Village Clerk's office, which maintains the registration records. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffern or Rockland County housing rules can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required registration.
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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