Syracuse Landlord-Tenant Rules
Syracuse adds local rules on top of New York landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Rental registry (1-2 unit rentals) | Owners of one- or two-unit rental properties in Syracuse must get Rental Registry certification, which requires passing interior and exterior inspections by Code Enforcement. The fee is $150 per non-owner-occupied one- or two-family dwelling. Certificates expire three years after they are issued, and owners must renew at least 45 days before expiration. Owners who live outside Onondaga County must have a local agent or property manager. LLC-owned properties must register even if owner-occupied. Failing to get a required certificate is a violation subject to fines through the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication or the Department of Law. |
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| Certificate of Compliance (3+ units) & Look Before You Rent | Owners of multiple dwellings (three or more units) need a Certificate of Compliance. A valid Rental Registry certificate or Certificate of Compliance means the property passed an interior and exterior inspection before it was issued. Renters can use the City's Look Before You Rent tool to search an address or neighborhood for its Rental Registry, Certificate of Compliance and code-violation status. Questions: Code Enforcement, 315-448-8695, CodeEnforcement@syr.gov. |
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right. Official source
Local agencies
- Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement — Rental registry and certificate inspections, code violations, unfit premises. One Park Place, 300 South State Street, 7th Floor. 315-448-8695.
- Syracuse Central Permit Office — Rental Registry applications and fees. One Park Place, 1st Floor. 315-448-4700.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Syracuse add on top of New York law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.
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