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Town of Athens, NY local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)In the Town of Athens, a short-term rental needs a registration from the municipality before it can operate (§ 147-2).

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

In the Town of Athens, a short-term rental needs a registration from the municipality before it can operate (§ 147-2). Code text: "No owner of a rental unit shall allow to be occupied, or rent to another for occupancy, any rental unit unless the owner has first registered such unit with the Town Clerk in accordance with this."

Verified Source: Town of Athens Code, "ch. 147: Short-Term Residential Rentals", § 147-2 · last checked 2026-10-16

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