Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-9
Required owner/agent information
Operative Text
A. Owners of residential rental property located in the Village of Johnson City shall complete and sign a registration form provided by the City Enforcement Office for each rental building and/or structure owned. If the owner owns more than one rental building or structure, separate forms must be completed for each separate rental building and/or structure. The form shall indicate the name, physical address, and telephone number of each and every owner; the number and address of the rental building or structure, whether the premises are governed by a written lease or an oral lease, daytime and evening telephone numbers of the owner or owner's agent, the square footage of habitable space in each rental dwelling unit, and preexisting nonconforming status, 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 § 165-19 of this chapter. The form shall indicate an address for receipt of notices by mailing under this chapter. The permittee shall be responsible for updating such information within five business days of an event or a change in circumstances that would render the information in the registration form inaccurate. B. Owners of residential rental property located in the Village of Johnson City who reside in any county other than Broome County shall provide the Code Enforcement Office with the name and physical address of an individual over the age of 18 who shall reside in Broome County 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. C. Owners shall provide current contact information to the Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days of changing their address.
Section 165-9 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances requires owners of residential rental property to register each rental building with the City Enforcement Office by completing a form that captures ownership details, lease type, unit square footage, and contact information. Owners who live outside Broome County must designate a local agent—someone over 18 who resides in Broome County—to receive official notices and legal process on their behalf. Registration information must be kept current, with updates submitted within five business days of any change that would make the form inaccurate, and address changes reported within 30 days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-9, compliant rental property operators in Johnson City maintain a separate, signed registration form with the Code Enforcement Office for every rental building they own, ensuring each form reflects accurate owner names, phone numbers, lease type, unit square footage, and a valid mailing address for notices. Operators who reside outside Broome County identify and register a Broome County–based agent (age 18 or older) who can receive mailed notices and service of process on their behalf. Staying compliant also means tracking changes—such as new ownership, updated contact details, or lease changes—and reporting them to the Code Enforcement Office within the five-business-day or 30-day windows specified in § 165-9.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-9 establishes a public registration system that requires landlords to keep the Code Enforcement Office informed of who owns each rental building, how to reach them, and what type of lease governs the tenancy. This means tenants and enforcement officials should have a reliable way to identify the responsible owner or their designated local agent, which can be relevant when seeking to report code violations or direct official notices. Tenants who believe their landlord has failed to maintain accurate registration information as required by § 165-9 may consider contacting the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office or reaching out to 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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