Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-5

Registry form; time limit for filing; failure to comply

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Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-5
A. As stated above, the owner of each property that is subject to the provisions is required to file a registry application within 60 days of the effective date of this article. B. The form shall include the following information: (1) The property address, the section, block and lot number of the property as stated on the Tax Map of the Village of Otego, and the number of residential dwelling units on each property. (2) The owner(s), owner mailing address and telephone number. (3) The name or names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of any responsible person(s) of the partnership, corporation, limited-liability company, or similar type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether or not for profit or otherwise, in whose name title to a building is vested or who is the equitable owner under a land contract or by court order. (4) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible person over 21 years old, residing or doing business in Otsego County, who shall be responsible for the care and management of such property and, if not the owner, is authorized by said owner to accept legal process on behalf of the owner when the owner resides or has its principal place of business outside of Otsego County. C. The form shall be signed by the owner and his or her designee and witnessed by a notary public and shall contain the following declaration: "I certify that all information contained in this statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the willful making of any false statement of material fact herein will subject me to the provisions of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments and shall constitute a violation of this article." D. No rental property, as defined herein, shall be occupied by any tenant without compliance with the provisions herein, and failure to comply shall constitute a violation of a certification of occupancy.
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Plain English

Section 139-5 of Otego's Code of Ordinances requires owners of rental properties subject to the village's registry article to file a completed registry application within 60 days of the article's effective date. The form must capture property identification details, owner contact information, responsible-party information for business entities, and the name of a local contact in Otsego County who can accept legal process when the owner is based elsewhere. The form must be notarized and include a signed declaration affirming accuracy, with a warning that willful false statements constitute a violation. No tenant may lawfully occupy a rental unit until the owner has complied with these filing requirements.

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For Property Managers

Under § 139-5, compliant rental property owners in Otego file their registry application within the 60-day window and ensure the form includes all required details: property address, tax map identifiers, unit count, owner contact information, responsible-party information for any business entity holding title, and a local Otsego County contact who is over 21 and authorized to accept legal process if the owner operates from outside the county. The form must be signed, witnessed by a notary public, and include the prescribed certification declaration. Operators generally keep this registration current and do not allow tenant occupancy of any unit until the registry filing is in compliance, since failure to do so is treated as a violation of the certificate of occupancy.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 139-5 establishes that a rental unit in Otego may not lawfully be occupied by a tenant unless the property owner has filed the required registry application and met all conditions of the article. If an owner has not complied, that failure constitutes a violation of the certificate of occupancy, which may be relevant to a tenant's understanding of the legal status of their unit. Tenants who have questions about whether their property is properly registered may contact the Village of Otego directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a licensed attorney familiar with New York housing law.

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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