Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-2
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A. It is the intent of the Village of Wappingers Falls Board of Trustees to establish a Rental Dwelling Registry and Occupancy Law for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of residents, to protect the diversified housing stock from deterioration, to provide uniform administration and compliance with the building and fire requirements of New York State and this municipality and to address ongoing issues within the Village of Wappingers Falls by owners of real property who offer the same for rent but do not reside in the structure. B. The Village Board of the Village of Wappingers Falls finds and declares that the registration of rental property is intended to protect and will ensure the protection of persons and property in all existing rental structures and on all premises required to be registered under this chapter; and to ensure that rental property owners and prospective rental property owners are informed of, and adhere to, code provisions governing the use and maintenance of rental properties, including provisions limiting the maximum occupancy for which a rental dwelling unit can be certified.
Section 120-2 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances establishes the legislative foundation for the village's Rental Dwelling Registry and Occupancy Law. The provision declares that registering rental properties is meant to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents, preserve the local housing stock, and ensure consistent compliance with New York State building and fire codes. It specifically addresses concerns about absentee property owners and sets the expectation that all covered rental property owners understand and follow local code requirements, including occupancy limits.
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Under § 120-2, the Village of Wappingers Falls has established a Rental Dwelling Registry with the explicit goal of holding rental property owners accountable to state and local building, fire, and occupancy standards. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the registration requirements outlined in Chapter 120, maintain their properties in accordance with applicable codes, and ensure their units do not exceed certified maximum occupancy limits. Because the ordinance was enacted partly in response to concerns about absentee ownership, property managers who do not reside on-site are particularly expected to demonstrate active compliance with village requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-2 signals that the Village of Wappingers Falls created its Rental Dwelling Registry specifically to protect the people living in rental housing, not just the properties themselves. Tenants in registered rental units have an interest in knowing whether their landlord has complied with Chapter 120's registration and occupancy certification requirements, as those standards are tied to health, safety, and fire code protections. Tenants who have concerns about code compliance or occupancy conditions may contact the Village of Wappingers Falls directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or raise relevant code violations through available municipal channels.
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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