Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 227 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 227-1
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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena hereby establishes a program for the enactment, enforcement and administration of a rental property registry requirement for all rental units within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Massena and for the periodic registration of all landlords and rental property owners for the purpose of regulating rental property conditions.
Section 227-1 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes the legal foundation for a village-wide rental property registry program. Under this provision, all rental units located within Massena's corporate boundaries are subject to registration requirements, and landlords or rental property owners must periodically register with the village. The program's stated purpose is to regulate the conditions of rental properties throughout the village.
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Section 227-1 signals that operating a rental unit within the Village of Massena carries an affirmative obligation to participate in the village's rental property registry. Compliant property owners and managers generally ensure they are enrolled in the registry and keep their registration current through each required renewal period. Staying informed about the program's administrative requirements—such as registration deadlines and any associated documentation—is a standard part of operating rental housing under ch. 227.
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Section 227-1 establishes that the Village of Massena has a formal interest in tracking and regulating the condition of rental housing through a landlord and property registry. Tenants may find it useful to know whether their unit and landlord are properly registered under ch. 227, as registration status can be relevant when raising concerns about property conditions. Tenant-rights organizations or the Village of Massena's local offices can be consulted to understand how the registry program intersects with tenant protections.
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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