Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-137
Conversion to vacant registry
Operative Text
Should the owner of a one-family or two-family non-owner occupied dwelling that has a rental registry certificate pursuant to this article convert the dwelling to a vacant one-family or two-family structure, the owner shall notify the division immediately of the vacancy and the director or designated representative shall convert the rental registry certificate for the non-owner occupied dwelling/vacant structure to a vacant registration. No additional fees shall be required from the owner at the time of the conversion. However, after the conversion, the owner of the now converted one-family or two-family vacant structure will be required to comply with all the provisions of section 27-116 (e), including registering the vacant one-family or two-family vacant structure every three (3) years and paying all applicable vacant registry fees at times of subsequent registrations.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-137 establishes a conversion process for residential properties that shift from rental use to vacant status. When a one- or two-family non-owner-occupied dwelling with an active rental registry certificate becomes vacant, the existing certificate is administratively converted to a vacant registration rather than requiring a new application. No fee is charged at the moment of conversion, but once converted, the property is subject to the ongoing requirements of § 27-116(e), including re-registration every three years and payment of applicable vacant registry fees at each subsequent renewal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-137, operators who take a registered rental property off the rental market and leave it vacant are generally expected to notify the city division immediately upon the vacancy occurring. Compliant owners ensure the rental registry certificate is converted to a vacant registration at no upfront cost, then track the three-year renewal cycle and budget for vacant registry fees at each subsequent registration as required by § 27-116(e). Maintaining accurate records of the conversion date helps owners stay current with the recurring registration obligations that follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 9 § 27-137 is relevant to tenants because it governs what a landlord must do when a formerly rented one- or two-family property is taken off the rental market and left vacant. If a tenant believes a landlord has vacated a property without properly notifying the city or converting the registry certificate as this section requires, that concern can generally be raised with the city division responsible for rental and vacant property registration. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Syracuse housing ordinances can help explain how this provision interacts with other protections that may apply to a given situation.
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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