Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-14
Identification and notification of owners of rental units
Operative Text
A. Identification of owners of rental units. The owner of any dwelling which contains three or more rental dwelling units shall file with the Village Clerk before January 1 of each year a statement identifying the owner and superintendent or agent, if any, of each dwelling, the address and telephone number of each and whether the owner resides on the premises on a permanent basis. This information shall be conspicuously posted in the lobby or entrance area of each such dwelling. In addition, the owner must furnish to the Village Clerk before January 1 of each year a telephone number at which the owner or an agent may be reached 24 hours per day. B. Notification to owner. Whenever the Police Department, Fire Department, ambulance service or other emergency service is required to respond to property described in § 162-14A of this chapter, the Police Department shall notify the owner by telephone of such incidents as soon as is practicable, at the telephone number provided by the owner pursuant to § 162-14A of this chapter. The Police Department shall subsequently provide written notification to the owner of the incident at the address specified pursuant to § 162-14A of this chapter. The provisions of this subsection are not intended to create a duty on the part of the Village to any property owner, tenant or resident.
Under Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 § 162-14, owners of residential buildings with three or more rental units must annually register identifying information — including contact details for themselves and any superintendent or agent — with the Village Clerk before January 1 of each year. This information must also be posted visibly in the building's lobby or entrance. When emergency services respond to a registered property, the Police Department is required to attempt telephone and written notification to the owner, though the provision explicitly states this does not create a legal duty owed by the Village to any owner, tenant, or resident.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of qualifying multi-unit rental properties in Suffern should be aware that § 162-14 requires annual filing with the Village Clerk before January 1, covering the owner's identity, any superintendent or agent, addresses, phone numbers, and residency status. A 24-hour contact telephone number must also be on file, and all of this information must be conspicuously posted in the building's lobby or entrance area. Operators who keep this registration current and accurate are generally positioned to receive timely emergency notifications from the Police Department as contemplated by § 162-14B.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-14 of the Suffern Code requires that your building's owner post identifying and contact information in the lobby or entrance area, which can be a useful resource for knowing who is responsible for the property. If that information is absent or outdated, tenants may consider raising the matter with the Village Clerk's office, which is the body that receives the required annual filings under § 162-14A. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffern or New York State housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with registration requirements.
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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