White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-6
License application
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An owner of rental housing property must complete a City of White Plains Rental Housing License Program application and submit the completed application, along with all applicable fees, to the Department of Building. All applications for existing rental housing shall be submitted between the first of October and the first of December of each calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an application for a rental license must be filed at least thirty days prior to offering a dwelling unit for rent.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-6, owners of rental housing in White Plains must obtain a license by submitting a completed application and required fees to the Department of Building. Existing rental properties must have their applications filed between October 1 and December 1 each year. For any dwelling unit being offered for rent for the first time, the application must be filed at least 30 days before the unit is made available.
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White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-6 sets clear calendar obligations for rental property owners: applications for existing rental housing are submitted to the Department of Building during the October 1–December 1 window each year, along with all applicable fees. Operators bringing a new unit to market generally ensure the license application is on file at least 30 days before advertising or offering that unit for rent. Maintaining organized records of submission dates and fee payments supports demonstrable compliance with the annual licensing cycle.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-6 establishes that landlords are required to hold a valid rental housing license, obtained through a timely application to the Department of Building. Tenants who believe their landlord may not have complied with this licensing requirement can contact the White Plains Department of Building to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with White Plains municipal regulations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a rental unit appears to be unlicensed.
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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