Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-14
Responsibilities of agents delegated by property owners
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A. The responsibilities outlined in previous sections may be delegated to an agent by the property owner, so long as, at the time of any violation of this chapter, an agency agreement is on file in the Code enforcement office which contains the following information: (1) The identity of the owner and the agent. (2) The owner's and agent's addresses and current phone numbers. (3) The property or properties the agent is accepting responsibility for. (4) The beginning and ending date of the agreement. (5) The exact sections of this Code assigned to the agent. (6) The signatures of both the property owner and agent, along with each party's date of birth. B. The agent must be a resident of or maintain an office for the transaction of business in St. Lawrence County or an adjoining county. Post office boxes will not be accepted as addresses for agents.
Under Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 § 219-14, a property owner may transfer certain code-compliance responsibilities to a designated agent, but only if a written agency agreement meeting specific requirements is on file with the Code Enforcement Office at the time any violation occurs. The agreement must identify both parties, list their contact information and dates of birth, specify which properties and code sections are covered, and include a defined start and end date. Additionally, the agent must be a resident of or maintain a physical business office in St. Lawrence County or an adjoining county — post office boxes are not accepted as valid agent addresses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Potsdam who rely on an agent to handle rental code responsibilities under § 219-14 generally ensure that a fully executed agency agreement is on file with the Code Enforcement Office before any potential violation arises. A compliant agreement typically includes both parties' identities, addresses (no P.O. boxes), phone numbers, dates of birth, the specific properties covered, the exact code sections delegated, and clear start and end dates. Operators also confirm that their designated agent maintains a physical presence — either a residence or a business office — within St. Lawrence County or a directly adjoining county.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 § 219-14, tenants have an interest in knowing whether a property agent has been formally authorized, because an improperly filed or missing agency agreement may affect how code-compliance responsibility is assigned between an owner and their agent. If a tenant believes a code violation has occurred, they may contact the Potsdam Code Enforcement Office to inquire whether a valid agency agreement is on file for their property. Tenants can also reach out to local tenant-rights organizations to better understand how § 219-14's agency requirements interact with any complaint or enforcement process they may be considering.
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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