Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-21
Information required from owner and agent
Operative Text
A. Owners of residential rental property that is located in the Village shall complete and sign a registration form provided by the Code Enforcement Office. The form shall indicate the name, physical address, and telephone number of each owner; the number and address of each rental dwelling for which a rental permit is sought, the number of dwelling units contained within each rental dwelling, whether the premises are governed by a written lease or an oral lease, daytime and evening telephone numbers of the owner, the maximum number of tenants, and any other pertinent data sought by the Code Enforcement Officer. The owner shall sign a statement affirming whether a written lease is in effect, and, if applicable, that the written lease contains a notice provision pursuant to § 96-31 . The form shall indicate an address for receipt of notices by mailing under this chapter. The permittee shall be responsible for timely updating such information in the event that changed circumstances would render the information in the registration form inaccurate. B. Owners of residential rental property located in the Village who reside in any county other than Livingston County or contiguous counties shall provide the Code Enforcement Office with the name and physical address of an individual over the age of 18 who shall reside in Livingston County or any county contiguous thereto and who shall be designated as agent for receiving mailed notice or service of process. Such agent shall be deemed to have the rights and responsibilities of a permittee for the purposes of this chapter. A new permittee shall provide the information required in this subsection within five days from the date of any change of ownership.
Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 § 96-21 establishes what information residential rental property owners in the Village must supply when registering for a rental permit. The registration form captures ownership details, property addresses, unit counts, lease type, tenant limits, and a mailing address for official notices, and owners must keep this information current whenever circumstances change. Owners who live outside Livingston County or its contiguous counties must additionally designate a local agent—someone 18 or older residing in that area—who can receive mailed notices and service of process on the owner's behalf, with new owners required to provide that agent's information within five days of a change in ownership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under § 96-21 complete and sign the Code Enforcement Office's registration form, making sure every required field is accurate—ownership contact details, property addresses, unit counts, lease type, maximum tenant numbers, and a valid mailing address for notices. Operators who live outside Livingston County or a contiguous county also identify and register a local agent over age 18 to receive official correspondence and legal process. Keeping the registration current whenever any of these details change—and meeting the five-day deadline after a change of ownership—is part of maintaining a valid rental permit under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 96-21 of Geneseo's rental code requires that your landlord's contact information, lease type, and a reachable local agent (when the owner lives far from Livingston County) all be on file with the Code Enforcement Office. This means tenants can generally look to the Village's Code Enforcement Office to identify who is registered as the responsible party for a rental property and whether required disclosures about lease terms were made. If you believe your landlord has not complied with these registration requirements, tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney familiar with New York municipal codes can help you understand what options may be available under ch. 96.
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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