Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-12
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The Department of Development shall keep official records of, but not limited to, registrations and reports filed, certificates issued, complaints received, inspections made, violations found, orders issued, and actions taken. Such records shall be public records, open to inspection during business hours. Copies or transcripts of such records shall be furnished upon written application and payment of any and all lawful fees.
Under Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-12, the Department of Development is required to maintain official records covering a broad range of housing-related activity, including registrations, inspection reports, complaints, violations, orders, and actions taken. These records carry public-record status, meaning they are open for inspection during normal business hours. Anyone seeking copies or transcripts of these records may obtain them by submitting a written request and paying any applicable fees.
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Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-12 establishes that the Department of Development keeps official records of registrations, certificates, inspections, and violations associated with rental properties. Compliant operators generally ensure that their filings and registrations are submitted accurately and on time, since those submissions become part of the permanent public record. Property managers who want to review their own compliance history or verify what has been recorded about their properties can request copies of relevant documents in writing during business hours upon payment of applicable fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-12 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances gives members of the public the right to inspect Department of Development records—including complaints received, violations found, and orders issued—during regular business hours. Tenants who want to learn about the inspection or violation history of a rental property can submit a written request for copies or transcripts and pay any lawful fees to obtain them. This access to official records can be a useful starting point when exploring housing concerns, and tenant-rights organizations can help interpret what those records may mean in a broader context.
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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