Otego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-6
Administration and enforcement
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A. Enforcement. This article may be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer or the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Said person(s) shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article and to inspect premises within the municipality as necessary for said enforcement. B. If the enforcement officer shall find that an alleged rental property exists without the necessary registration, the enforcement officer is hereby authorized, pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law § 150.20(3) , to issue an appearance ticket to any person whom the enforcement officer has reason to believe has violated this article and shall cause such person to appear before the Town Justice of the Town of Otego.
Section 139-6 of Otego's Code of Ordinances establishes how the village's rental property registration rules are enforced. Either the Code Enforcement Officer or the Zoning Enforcement Officer is authorized to inspect rental properties and ensure compliance with the article. When an officer finds a rental property operating without the required registration, they may issue an appearance ticket under New York Criminal Procedure Law § 150.20(3), requiring the alleged violator to appear before the Town Justice of the Town of Otego.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-6, compliant rental property operators in Otego maintain current registration before renting out any unit, since both the Code Enforcement Officer and the Zoning Enforcement Officer are empowered to inspect properties and verify registration status. Operating an unregistered rental property can result in an appearance ticket and a mandatory appearance before the Town Justice. Property owners and managers generally keep registration documents accessible and renew them on time to avoid triggering the enforcement process described in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-6 of Otego's Code of Ordinances gives local enforcement officers the authority to inspect rental properties and act on registration violations, which means tenants who believe their rental unit is unregistered may have grounds to bring that concern to the Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Enforcement Officer. If a violation is found, the officer can issue an appearance ticket requiring the landlord to appear before the Town Justice of the Town of Otego. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision may relate to their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of ch. 139 § 139-6 for additional context.
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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