New Rochelle requires all rental properties to register under Chapter 133 (Rental Occupancy Permits). Each unit needs a Certificate of Occupancy or Rental Permit and a triennial safety inspection.
Adopted via Local Law in 2009 and strengthened in 2017, Chapter 133 requires a Rental Occupancy Permit before leasing any dwelling unit. Inspections cover smoke/CO alarms, egress, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978), heat/hot water, and electrical. Owner must provide tenant contact info. ETPA-registered units still require the local permit.
Renting without a permit: $500 first offense; $1,000–$2,500 repeat. Owner cannot collect rent or file non-payment cases without a valid permit.
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