Walton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 185-3
Registration statement of ownership and managing agent
Operative Text
The owner of any rental property located within the Village, whether a one- or two-family residence or a multiple dwelling, shall file with the Village Clerk, within 60 days after the adoption of this chapter or within 30 days of the acquisition of ownership therein, a written registration statement on forms to be supplied by the Village Clerk, containing the following information. A. A description of the premises by street number or block and lot number. B. The name and residence and business address of such owner, together with his residence and business telephone number or, if such owner is a corporation, the name and address of such corporation and the name and residence and business address of all officers thereof, together with the residence and business telephone numbers of the corporation and all officers. C. Designated managing agent or agents. The name, residence, business address and residence and business telephone number of at least one natural person, 21 years of age or over, who either actually resides or has a regular place of business located within 10 miles of the Village of Walton who is designated by such owner as the managing agent in control of and responsible for the maintenance and operation of such dwelling, and who shall be designated as the person upon whom process may be served on behalf of the owner. There shall be endorsed upon such statement a written consent to such designation signed by such managing agent.
Section 185-3 of Walton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 requires every owner of rental property in the Village — from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings — to register with the Village Clerk by submitting a written statement that identifies the property, the owner, and at least one designated managing agent. The managing agent must be a natural person aged 21 or older who lives or maintains a regular place of business within 10 miles of Walton, and that person must consent in writing to being named as someone on whom legal process can be served. New owners must file within 30 days of acquiring the property, while owners at the time the chapter was adopted had 60 days to comply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 185-3, compliant rental property owners in Walton obtain the Village Clerk's registration forms and submit them with complete information about the property's street address or block and lot number, full owner contact details (or corporate officer details if applicable), and a designated managing agent. The managing agent named on the form must be at least 21 years old, must live or do business within 10 miles of the Village, and must sign a written consent acknowledging the designation and accepting service of process on the owner's behalf. Operators who acquire new rental property in the Village generally ensure this registration is filed within the 30-day window specified in § 185-3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 185-3 establishes a public registration system that gives tenants a reliable way to identify who owns and manages their rental property in Walton, as well as a designated person on whom legal process can be served. If a landlord has not filed the required registration statement with the Village Clerk, that non-compliance may be relevant in housing-related proceedings or complaints brought before local authorities. Tenants who have difficulty identifying their property's owner or managing agent may contact the Village Clerk's office to check registration records, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how § 185-3 may apply to their situation.
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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