North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-3
Registration of rental units
Operative Text
A. All owners and lessors, or their respective agents, of rental housing units or multiple dwellings within the City of North Tonawanda, shall within two months after the effective date of this provision, or within 30 days from the date of mailing forms by the Code Enforcement Officer, whichever occurs first, register with the building department each rental housing unit or multiple dwelling they own or operate in the City of North Tonawanda. The following information shall be provided: (1) The names and addresses of the owner and/or lessor and of his or her respective property manager, agents or other person responsible for the maintenance of the leased premises. The address shall not be a post office address. (2) If the property is titled to an LLC, corporation or any other entity not consisting of individuals or multiple individuals, the names and addresses of all managers, share holders, trustees, officers or any other individuals with ownership interest shall be provided. (3) The name, address, and phone number(s) of a property manager or other person responsible for the maintenance of the leased premises located within Niagara County, New York or a contiguous county in the State of New York, who can be reached 24 hours per day seven days a week, and upon whom violation orders may be served within the County of Niagara, State of New York, or a contiguous county in the State of New York. (4) All applicants must provide a copy of their photo identification upon submission of application. (5) Such other appropriate information as may be requested, including, but not limited to, number of units, number and type of rooms, number of stories, type of heating system and location of such, sprinkler system and fire alarm controls, etc. B. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all information provided to the Code Enforcement Office pursuant to this article, and such owners must inform the Code Enforcement Office of any change in the information provided within 10 days of the change. Failure to maintain the information provided to the Code Enforcement Office pursuant to this article shall subject the owner to the penalties provided for in § 51D-9 of this article.
North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-3 requires that every owner or lessor of a rental housing unit or multiple dwelling in the City of North Tonawanda register each property with the city's building department. Registration must include detailed contact information for the owner, any corporate or LLC principals, and a locally reachable property manager available around the clock. Owners are also obligated to keep that registration information current, notifying the Code Enforcement Office within 10 days whenever any registered detail changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-3, compliant rental property operators register each unit or multiple dwelling with the building department within the initial deadline and keep their registration records up to date. A compliant operator designates a property manager or responsible contact located within Niagara County or a contiguous New York county who is reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides a physical (non-P.O. box) address. When ownership structure involves an LLC, corporation, or similar entity, operators typically disclose the names and addresses of all individuals with an ownership interest, and they report any changes in registered information to the Code Enforcement Office within 10 days to avoid the penalties referenced in § 51D-9.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-3 gives tenants an indirect benefit: landlords are required to register their rental properties and maintain a locally accessible, around-the-clock contact who can receive violation orders and respond to maintenance concerns. If a tenant believes their landlord has not complied with this registration requirement, they may contact the city's Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Tonawanda's local ordinances can help tenants understand how a landlord's failure to register under § 51D-3 might be relevant to their situation.
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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