Williamsville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-3
Registration of rental property
Operative Text
A. Every owner of rental property shall register such property with the Building Department by completing a form, known as a "landlord registration statement," with respect to each rental property owned. With respect to rental property existing as of the effective date, such landlord registration statement shall be filed within 60 days of the effective date. For any property that is constructed, converted to or otherwise proposed for use as a rental property after the effective date, such landlord registration statement shall be filed before such use as a rental property is commenced. B. Every owner of a rental property shall immediately notify the Building Department whenever the information provided in a landlord registration statement that is on file is no longer accurate. C. A new landlord registration statement shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership of the rental property. It is the responsibility of the new owner to file such statement within 30 days of the closing of title. If the building is no longer to be used for rental property, the new owner shall notify the Building Department accordingly. D. Any rental property owner who does not file the landlord registration statement within the time periods defined above shall be subject to a late fee of $100.
Section 75-3 of Williamsville's Code of Ordinances requires every rental property owner to register their property with the Building Department by submitting a landlord registration statement for each rental unit they own. Registration must occur before a new rental property begins operating, within 60 days for properties already in existence when the law took effect, and within 30 days of a change in ownership. Owners must also keep the registration current by promptly notifying the Building Department of any changes to the information on file, and a $100 late fee applies when the required filing deadlines are missed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 75-3, compliant rental property operators in Williamsville maintain an up-to-date landlord registration statement on file with the Building Department for each property they own. Operators generally file before commencing any new rental use, update the Building Department immediately when registration information changes, and ensure that a new statement is submitted within 30 days whenever ownership transfers. Missing the applicable filing deadline triggers a $100 late fee, so tracking key dates—such as a closing date or a property conversion—is a routine part of compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 75-3 establishes that your landlord is required to register their rental property with the Williamsville Building Department and keep that registration current. If a landlord has failed to register or update their registration as required, that non-compliance with § 75-3 may be relevant information when raising concerns about a property's legal status. Tenants who believe a property is unregistered can contact the Williamsville Building Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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