Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-42
Manager for multiple dwellings
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A. Required. Every owner of a multiple dwelling who does not reside therein and every corporate owner shall designate a manager or agent to be responsible for maintaining said dwelling in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Said manager or agent may be a resident of said dwelling or a unit thereof or a responsible person employed by the owner for that purpose. Such person's name and address and telephone number shall be made readily available to the enforcement officer. B. Registering of manager's name, address and phone number. The owner shall register the name, address and phone number of said designated manager or agent with the enforcement officer so as to enable the enforcement officer to contact said manager or agent at all reasonable times for the purpose of maintaining said dwelling in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. C. Effect of designation upon occupant's responsibilities. Designation of a manager or agent pursuant to this section shall in no way decrease or affect the responsibilities of individual owners or occupants of said dwelling units.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-42 requires that any owner of a multiple dwelling who does not live there, as well as any corporate owner, must designate a named manager or agent responsible for keeping the property in compliance with the housing chapter. That person's name, address, and phone number must be registered with the local enforcement officer and kept readily accessible. Importantly, naming a manager or agent does not reduce or eliminate the legal responsibilities of the property owners or individual unit occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-42, non-resident and corporate owners of multiple dwellings in Johnson City are generally expected to formally designate a manager or agent and register that person's full contact information—name, address, and phone number—with the enforcement officer. Compliant operators keep this registration current so the enforcement officer can reach the designated contact at all reasonable times. Owners should also be aware that making this designation does not transfer or diminish their own obligations under Chapter 166.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-42 of the Johnson City Code means that tenants in a multiple dwelling have a right to know that a responsible manager or agent has been designated and registered with the enforcement officer for their building. If a tenant believes no such designation has been made or that contact information is not being maintained, they may raise this as a concern with the local enforcement officer or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Johnson City housing regulations. Tenants should also know that the existence of a manager or agent does not reduce the owner's own accountability for the condition of the dwelling.
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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