Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-6
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It is recognized by the Village Board that a number of properties in the Village are owned by persons who do not live in the Village of Fort Plain or in the County of Montgomery. As a result, it has often been difficult for Village departments, such as the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Water Department, Police Department, as well as the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer to contact the absentee officers when necessary. The Village Board recognizes the need for such departments and officials to contact the owner and/or manager of a property located within the Village, particularly in emergency situations. In order to facilitate such contact with the owners and/or property managers, these provisions are being enacted to require the registration with the Village and posting in the building on such properties of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of such property owners and property managers so as to provide the Village and its various departments with accessible and accurate information concerning the property and the person or persons to contact should there be a problem or emergency at the property.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-6 establishes the legislative intent behind the village's rental property registration requirements. The provision acknowledges that many properties in Fort Plain are owned by people who live outside the village or Montgomery County, making it difficult for departments like the Fire Department, Police Department, and Code Enforcement to reach responsible parties when needed. To address this, the law requires that owner and property manager contact information be registered with the village and posted within the building, ensuring accessible and accurate information is available during emergencies or other situations requiring prompt contact.
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Under ch. 75 § 75-6, the village's registration framework was created specifically because absentee ownership made it hard for Fire, Police, Public Works, Water, and Code Enforcement departments to reach property owners in a timely manner. Compliant operators generally ensure that current names, addresses, and telephone numbers for both the property owner and any property manager are registered with the Village of Fort Plain and posted visibly within the building. Keeping this information up to date is the practical foundation of compliance with the broader registration ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-6 explains why the village enacted its property registration rules — to make sure emergency responders and code officials can quickly reach whoever is responsible for a building. As a tenant, knowing that this registration requirement exists means there should be accessible contact information for your landlord or property manager posted somewhere in the building. If that information appears to be missing or outdated, tenants can raise the issue with the Village's Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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