Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-1
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A. It has been the experience of the Building Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works and other City departments that when these departments need to contact the owners of properties in the City of Peekskill, they encounter difficulties in obtaining the property residence address and telephone number at which to reach these owners when these owners do not reside or do business at the property in question. This difficulty causes delay and/or the inability of these City departments to contact the owners. The Common Council recognizes the need for City departments, particularly in emergency situations, to be able to quickly contact the owner and/or manager of a property located within the City, thus not hampering the ability of these City departments to protect the public health, safety and welfare. B. In order to facilitate contact with these property owners or property managers by the City departments, this chapter is being enacted to require the owners of multiple dwellings and non-owner-occupied properties to provide the City and its various departments with accessible, accurate contact information concerning the property and the person or persons responsible for the property.
Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 435 § 435-1 establishes the legislative rationale behind the city's property-owner contact information requirement. The provision explains that city departments—including Building, Fire, Police, and Public Works—have historically struggled to reach property owners who do not live or operate a business at their properties, causing delays that can affect public health and safety. To address this, the ordinance requires owners of multiple dwellings and non-owner-occupied properties to keep accurate, accessible contact information on file with the city.
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Under ch. 435 § 435-1, the city of Peekskill has established a clear expectation that owners of multiple dwellings and non-owner-occupied properties maintain current contact information with city departments. Compliant property operators generally ensure that an up-to-date residence address, phone number, and responsible-party contact are on file so that emergency responders and code-enforcement personnel can reach them without delay. Keeping this information current is the foundational obligation that the rest of Chapter 435 builds upon.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 435-1 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances reflects the city's recognition that tenants in multiple dwellings benefit when city departments can quickly reach a property owner or manager, especially in emergencies. If city departments are unable to contact a responsible party due to missing or outdated owner information, that gap in compliance may be relevant when raising concerns with the appropriate city department. Tenants who experience situations where no responsible party can be reached may find it useful to contact the Building Department or other relevant city offices, or to consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Peekskill's ordinances.
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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