Rental Property Rules in Onondaga County, NY (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Onondaga County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Onondaga County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Rent Control

NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) applies statewide. Rent stabilization covers NYC and Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) municipalities. Onondaga County has NOT opted into ETPA, so Syracuse is not rent-stabilized, but HSTPA tenant protections (security deposit cap, notice requirements, late fees) apply.

Rental Property: Rent Control

Heavy Restrictions

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Just Cause Eviction

No countywide just-cause eviction law. Syracuse has a Tenant Protection Act (2023) requiring good cause for nonrenewal and eviction. Outside Syracuse, NY Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL) governs.

Rental Property: Just Cause Eviction

Some Restrictions

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Rental Registration

Syracuse requires rental registration and Certificate of Suitability for most 1-3 unit rentals under Chapter 27-B of the city code. Towns in Onondaga County (Salina, DeWitt, Clay) have their own rental registry programs.

Rental Property: Rental Registration

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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