Elmira Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 170-5
Registration
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A. Within 90 days after the effective date of the local law from which this chapter is derived, the owner of each building existing on such effective date shall file with the Department a registry form. The owner of each building constructed after the effective date of the local law from which this chapter is derived shall file with the Department a registry form as herein provided prior to any initial occupancy. Such application shall be made on a form furnished by the Department and shall set forth the following information, in addition to other information required by the Code Enforcement Officer from time to time which may be necessary to administer, enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter: (1) Name, principal residence address, principal business address, telephone number and email address of each owner of record. (2) If the owner is an association, partnership, limited liability partnership, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entirety or other entity, the name of each and every owner, partner or general partner and addresses in accordance with Subsection A(1) of this section. (3) If the owner is a corporation or a limited liability company, the principal place of business of the corporation or company must be provided and the name, title and residence address of all officers, directors, managing or general agents must be included. (4) The street number of each building. (5) The number of dwelling units in each building. (6) If applicable, the name of owner's designated agent with the agent's principal residence address, principal business address, phone numbers and email address. (7) The types of any fire protection systems located in each building. (8) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to properly register any change of address, agent or any other registration information which occurs after the filing of the registry within 60 days of the date of change. (9) For purposes of this section, a post office box shall not be accepted as the owner's or agent's address. Further, the building intended to be registered shall not be accepted as the owner's or agent's address unless it is the principal place of business or residence of the owner or agent. (10) The owner shall specify the address to which all notices, violations, and invoices for fees are to be delivered. B. If said owner's principal place of business is not located within the county, or is located within the county but none of the business's officers or directors or members reside in said county, or the owner's principal place of residence is not located in said county, the owner must designate on the registry form a natural person 18 years of age or older who resides in the county as owner's agent whom the owner authorizes to accept service of legal process and all notices may be served or delivered. The owner must designate the tenant as agent if no other agent is available. C. Within 60 days of the date of transfer of the legal or equitable title to any building required to be registered by this chapter, the new owner shall file with the Department a new registry form.
Section 170-5 of Elmira Town's Code of Ordinances Chapter 170 establishes a mandatory registration system for residential buildings. Owners of existing buildings had 90 days from the law's effective date to file a registry form with the Department, while owners of newly constructed buildings must register before any initial occupancy. The registry must include detailed ownership information, building characteristics, fire protection systems, and a designated local agent if the owner does not reside or maintain a qualifying business presence in the county. Any changes to registration information must be updated within 60 days, and new owners must file a fresh registry form within 60 days of a title transfer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 170-5 of Elmira Town Code Chapter 170, compliant property owners maintain a current registry form on file with the Department at all times. This means submitting complete ownership details—including officer and agent information for entities such as LLCs or corporations—along with building data like unit count and fire protection systems. Operators who acquire a building through title transfer file a new registry form within 60 days of that transfer, and they update the Department within 60 days whenever contact information, agent designations, or other registered details change. Owners whose principal residence or business is outside the county must designate a county-resident agent who is at least 18 years old and authorized to accept legal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 170-5 of Elmira Town Code Chapter 170 creates a public accountability mechanism that benefits tenants by requiring landlords to keep verifiable ownership and contact information on file with the Department. If a landlord cannot be reached or disputes arise over who is responsible for a building, the registry—including the designated local agent—provides an official point of contact for notices and legal process. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a valid registration, or that registration information is outdated, may raise this as a relevant fact when filing a complaint with the local Code Enforcement Officer or when consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Elmira Town's housing code.
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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