Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 § 296-15
Application for permit
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A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling and two-family dwelling shall be made in writing to the Department of Public Works on a form provided by the Department for the purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling. (2) The street address and tax map description (section, block, lot or lots) of the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling. (3) The number of rooms in the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling and in each proposed rental unit therein, the dimensions of each room and a description of the present use or uses thereof, if any. (4) A description of each rental unit intended to be established, used or occupied for rental occupancy in the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling, including the number of rental units, and the number of persons intended to be accommodated by and to reside in each such rental unit. (5) The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent or operator of each boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling who is authorized to act on behalf of the owner, who is further authorized to provide immediate access to the entire building, who is designated to be responsible for maintaining this property in compliance with all state and City codes, and who is further designated to accept service of process in any proceeding related to this property. The Commissioner of Public Works shall be notified within 10 working days of any change in this information. Such managing agent or operator must be one of the following: (a) The owner of the property, provided the owner lives in the City of Middletown or within a ten-mile radius of the City; or (b) A responsible person over the age of 21 who lives in the City of Middletown or within a ten-mile radius of the City; or (c) A responsible person over the age of 21 who resides on site in the subject premises. (6) The name and address of the insurance company, if any, providing the fire and other hazard and public liability insurance for the owner of the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling, with a description of the type of insurance provided, policy limits for each coverage and the policy number and expiration date of such policy. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the boardinghouse, rooming house, lodging house, multiple dwelling or two-family dwelling and the statements of such owners therein contained shall be verified under oath.
Section 296-15 of Middletown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 296 establishes the process and required content for obtaining a rental occupancy permit for boardinghouses, rooming houses, lodging houses, multiple dwellings, and two-family dwellings. Applications must be submitted in writing to the Department of Public Works on the department's official form, filed in duplicate, and signed by the owner under oath. The application must include detailed information about the property, its rental units, a designated local managing agent or operator, and any applicable insurance coverage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 296-15, operators of covered rental properties in Middletown are generally expected to complete the Department of Public Works' official permit application form in duplicate, providing accurate details about the property's layout, intended occupancy, and insurance. A compliant operator designates a managing agent or operator who is over 21, authorized to grant immediate building access, responsible for code compliance, and able to accept service of process — and who lives either within the City of Middletown or within a ten-mile radius, or resides on-site. Operators also notify the Commissioner of Public Works within 10 working days whenever the managing agent's contact information changes, and ensure the application is signed and verified under oath before submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 296-15 requires that landlords of boardinghouses, rooming houses, lodging houses, multiple dwellings, and two-family dwellings in Middletown obtain a rental occupancy permit and designate a local managing agent who is responsible for code compliance and can be served with legal process. Tenants can use this provision to identify who is officially responsible for maintaining the property and who is authorized to act on the owner's behalf. Those who believe a landlord has not complied with § 296-15's permitting requirements may consider contacting the Middletown Department of Public Works 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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