Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-4
Registration of ownership of property; reporting; fee
Operative Text
A. Registration. Every owner of rental property, as defined herein, shall be required to register such property with the Village Clerk, on such form or forms as prescribed by the Village Clerk, within a period of 60 days from the effective date of this article. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to see that such form is filed within a period of 60 days from taking title to the property. B. Annual reporting. If the property does not change hands during the reporting period, the owner will need to confirm that information with the Village Clerk. In the event that there is a change in the responsible person, as defined herein, that information shall be reported to the Village Clerk as soon as the change has taken place. No additional fees will be assessed for such reporting. C. Registry fee. On or after the effective date of this subsection, every owner of rental property, as defined in this article, shall be required to register said property with the Village Clerk along with a registration fee to be set by the Village Board, paid to the Village of Otego.
Section 139-4 of Otego's Code of Ordinances requires every rental property owner in the Village to register their property with the Village Clerk using an approved form, initially within 60 days of the article's effective date. When ownership changes, the new owner must file a fresh registration within 60 days of taking title. Owners must also confirm or update their information annually with the Village Clerk at no extra charge, and a registration fee set by the Village Board must be paid at the time of registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 139-4, compliant rental property operators in Otego register their properties with the Village Clerk within the required 60-day window and pay the registration fee established by the Village Board. When a property changes hands, the incoming owner takes responsibility for filing a new registration form within 60 days of acquiring title. Each year, operators confirm their existing information with the Village Clerk—or promptly report any change in the responsible person—at no additional cost.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-4 establishes a public registration system for rental properties in the Village of Otego, meaning tenants can inquire with the Village Clerk about whether their rental unit is properly registered and who the responsible owner of record is. If a property appears to be unregistered or ownership information is outdated, tenants may raise that concern with the Village Clerk's office or a local tenant-rights organization. Knowing the registered owner's identity can be a useful starting point when navigating maintenance issues, lease disputes, or other housing concerns.
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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