Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-4
Registration procedure; requirements
Operative Text
A. Within 90 days after the effective date of this article, the owner of any building containing any dwelling unit that is occupied or available for occupancy on the effective date of this article shall file with the Code Enforcement Officer a registration form. The owner of any building containing any dwelling unit made available for occupancy after the effective date of this article shall file with the Village a registration form as herein provided prior to any occupancy. Such registration form shall be furnished by the Village and shall set forth the following information, in addition to other information required by the Fire Chief and/or Code Enforcement Officer: (1) Name, principal residence address, principal business address, telephone number and email address of all owners of the building. (2) If the owner is other than a natural person, the information required by Subsection A(1) above for the individual(s) who are vested with the day-to-day control of the management and operations of the owner. (3) The address, including street name and number, of the building. (4) The number of dwelling units in the building. (5) If applicable, the name of owner's agent, with the agent's principal residence address, principal business address, phone number(s) and email address. (6) The type(s) of any fire protection system(s) located in the building. (7) The type and amount of material in the building considered hazardous by NFPA, DOT and/or DEC. B. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to register any change of address, agent or any other registration information, which occurs after the filing of the registration form, within 60 days of the date of change by filing written notice of such change with the Code Enforcement Officer. For purposes of this section, a post office box shall not be accepted as the owner's or agent's address. The building intended to be registered shall not be accepted as the owner's or agent's address unless it is the principal place of business or residence of the owner or agent. The owner shall specify the address to which all notices, violations, and invoices for fees are to be delivered. C. If an owner's principal place of business is not located within Schuyler County, or the owner's principal place of residence is not located in Schuyler County, the owner must designate on the registration form an agent who resides in Schuyler County. Such agent shall have all necessary authority to make decisions on the owner's behalf regarding the management and maintenance of any dwelling unit leased by owner, and any building within which such dwelling unit(s) are located, and by designating such agent on the registration form, owner shall be estopped from denying such authority. The registration form shall further designate the owner's agent as the agent upon whom service of legal process and all notices may be served or delivered. D. Within 60 days following the date of transfer of the legal or equitable title to any building required to be registered by this article, the new owner shall file with the Code Enforcement Officer a new registration form.
Section 114-4 of Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 establishes a mandatory registration system for owners of residential rental buildings in the village. Owners must file a registration form with the Code Enforcement Officer before any new tenant occupies a unit, or within 90 days of the article's effective date for existing occupied units. The form must include detailed contact information for owners and agents, building characteristics, and fire-safety data, and must be updated within 60 days whenever key information changes or ownership is transferred. Owners whose primary address is outside Schuyler County are required to designate a local agent authorized to act on their behalf and to accept legal notices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Montour Falls subject to ch. 114 § 114-4 generally maintain a current registration on file with the Code Enforcement Officer at all times, ensuring the form reflects accurate owner contact details, agent information, unit count, and fire-protection system data. Compliant operators file a new registration before any unit is first occupied, update the record within 60 days of any change in address, agent, or other registered information, and file a fresh form within 60 days of any ownership transfer. Owners whose principal residence or business is outside Schuyler County designate a county-resident agent on the registration form, granting that agent full authority to manage the property and receive legal process on the owner's behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114-4 of ch. 114 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: their landlord is required to be identifiable and reachable through a registration on file with the village's Code Enforcement Officer, and out-of-county owners must name a local agent who can receive legal notices and make management decisions. If a tenant believes their building is unregistered or that registration information is outdated, they may contact the Montour Falls Code Enforcement Officer to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 114-4 could be relevant to other housing matters.
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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