Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-56
Registration
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A. Owners and lessors of premises, or their respective agents, shall, within 90 days from the date of mailing of registration forms by the Housing Code Inspector, file with the Housing Code Inspector on the registration forms provided by the Housing Code Inspector the following information: (1) The names and addresses of the owner and lessor, and of their respective agents, upon whom violation orders may be served; (2) A description of the property, by street and number or otherwise, as will enable the Housing Code Inspector to locate the same; and (3) Such other appropriate information as may be requested, including but not limited to use of premises, available facilities, number of units, and number and size of rooms, together with a schematic diagram showing the typical floor layout of the units and rooms with appropriate designations and identifications. B. Nonresident owners of premises, who are not employed or engaged in business within the municipality and do not customarily and regularly come into the municipality to attend a business office, shall designate an agent who resides within the municipality or customarily and regularly engages in and attends a business in the municipality.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-56 requires that owners and lessors of rental property — or their agents — register with the Housing Code Inspector within 90 days of receiving registration forms. The registration must include contact information for the owner and lessor, a description of the property, and details such as the number of units, room sizes, and a schematic floor layout. Nonresident owners who lack a regular local business presence must designate a local agent who lives or regularly conducts business within Auburn.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 182-56, compliant property owners and lessors typically file the required registration forms with the Housing Code Inspector within the 90-day window after forms are mailed, ensuring that all contact information, property descriptions, and floor layout diagrams are accurate and complete. Operators who live or work outside Auburn and do not maintain a regular local business presence generally designate a local agent — someone who resides in or regularly conducts business in the municipality — to receive violation orders on their behalf. Keeping registration information current helps ensure that any official notices reach the right party without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 182-56 of Auburn's Code of Ordinances establishes a registration system that gives the Housing Code Inspector a reliable record of who owns and manages rental properties, along with key details about each unit. This means tenants have a publicly accessible point of contact — the registered owner, lessor, or their designated local agent — through whom housing code concerns can be directed or escalated. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to register or has provided inaccurate information may consider contacting the Auburn Housing Code Inspector's office to inquire about the property's registration status or to explore available complaint processes.
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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