Cortlandt, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 230 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 230-8
Rental units registry
Operative Text
The Town shall maintain a registry of all rental dwellings and rental units containing the following information, which shall be provided by the owner on forms available from the Zoning Administrator: A. The name, legal residence address and telephone number of the owner and any agent in control of the rental dwelling, and, in the event the owner or agent is not a natural person, then the owner information shall be that of the president, general manager or other chief executive officer of the organization. Where more than one natural person has an ownership interest, the required information shall be included for each owner. The information required herein shall also include the address and phone number where the owner(s), agent(s) and/or responsible person(s) may be reached day and night. B. The name and address of the 24/7 contact of the on-site maintenance person(s) or management company. C. The number and type of rental units in the dwelling. D. The address of the rental dwelling. E. The employer identification number in the event that the rental dwelling is owned by a corporation. F. If neither the address of the owner or the address of the agent in control of the premises as provided in Subsection A is within a radius of 25 miles of the premises, the name, legal residence or business address within Westchester County and telephone number of a natural person who shall be an agent for service of notices and orders issued under this chapter and for service of process in connection with the prosecutions of violations of this chapter in Town of Cortlandt Court or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 230-8 of Cortlandt's Code of Ordinances requires the Town to keep an official registry of all rental dwellings and rental units within its jurisdiction. Property owners must submit specific information — including owner and agent contact details, unit counts, and a round-the-clock contact for on-site maintenance — using forms provided by the Zoning Administrator. If neither the owner nor the controlling agent lives or operates within 25 miles of the property, the owner must designate a local agent within Westchester County who can receive legal notices and be served with process in connection with code violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 230-8, compliant rental property operators in Cortlandt register each rental dwelling with the Zoning Administrator and keep all required information current, including full contact details for every owner with an ownership interest, any controlling agent, and a 24/7 on-site maintenance contact. Operators whose own address and their agent's address both fall outside a 25-mile radius of the property also designate a Westchester County-based agent for service of notices and legal process. Corporations owning rental property additionally provide their employer identification number as part of the registry submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 230-8 establishes a public registry that the Town of Cortlandt maintains for all rental dwellings, which means tenants have a formal channel through which owner and agent contact information — including a 24/7 maintenance contact — is on record with local government. If a tenant needs to reach a responsible party or if a code issue arises, the registry maintained under this provision is a resource for identifying who is accountable for the property. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to comply with the registry requirements of § 230-8 may consider contacting the Zoning Administrator or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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