Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 79A-11
Notice requirements
Operative Text
A. All residents of the Town of Fort Edward shall initially be notified of this chapter through publication of the notice of adoption in the Glens Falls Post Star. B. All holders of rental unit permits will be notified 60 days prior to the expiration of their current rental permit(s) of the need to renew. They will also receive an enclosed permit application form, which will advise the owner of his or her rights and responsibilities and will include a tentative inspection date, allowing the owner the option to select a different time. This notification will require the owner to return the application within 30 days of receipt by the owner and will advise him of the penalties for noncompliance with this chapter. C. Upon receipt of the application by the Code Enforcement Officer, notification will be sent to both the owner and tenant confirming the date and time chosen for inspection. Official notification must always give at least a thee-day notice prior to the inspection. D. In lieu of response from the owner within the thirty-day time frame for application submission, or upon an owner's noncompliance in general, the Code Enforcement Officer shall send notice (minimum of thee days) as to date and time of proposed annual inspection. Included in this notice will be an outline of the penalties for noncompliance with this chapter. If access is denied for the inspection, the Code Enforcement Officer must then secure a search warrant to conduct the inspection in the best interest of public health and welfare.
Fort Edward Code § 79A-11 establishes a layered notification system for the town's rental permit program. Residents are informed of the program through a public notice in the Glens Falls Post Star, while permit holders receive renewal reminders 60 days before expiration along with an application form and a tentative inspection date. Both owners and tenants must receive at least three days' advance notice before any scheduled inspection, and if an owner fails to respond or comply, the Code Enforcement Officer may ultimately seek a search warrant to carry out the inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 79A-11, compliant rental property operators in Fort Edward generally keep their contact information current so that the 60-day renewal notice and enclosed permit application reach them in time. A compliant operator returns the completed application within 30 days of receipt and coordinates with the Code Enforcement Officer on an inspection date, understanding that at least three days' notice will be given before any inspection occurs. Operators who do not respond within the 30-day window or who deny access to an inspector should be aware that the provision explicitly authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to pursue a search warrant and that penalties for noncompliance are outlined in the notice itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 79A-11 gives tenants in Fort Edward a direct stake in the inspection process: once an inspection date is confirmed, both the owner and the tenant must receive official notification with at least three days' advance notice. This means tenants have a right to know when an inspection is scheduled and are not required to be caught off guard by unannounced visits conducted under this chapter. Tenants who believe proper notice was not provided may raise that procedural requirement as a concern with the Fort Edward Code Enforcement Officer or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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