Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-8
Rental units registry
Operative Text
The Village shall maintain a registry of all rental dwellings and rental units containing the following information, which shall be provided by the owner on forms available from the Zoning Administrator: A. The name, legal residence address and telephone number of the owner and any agent in control of the rental dwelling, and, in the event the owner or agent is not a natural person, then the owner information shall be that of the president, general manager or other chief executive officer of the organization. Where more than one natural person has an ownership interest, the required information shall be included for each owner. The information required herein shall also include the address and phone number where the owner(s), agent(s) and/or responsible person(s) may be reached day and night. B. The number and type of rental units in the dwelling. C. The address of the rental dwelling. D. The employer identification number in the event that the rental dwelling is owned by a corporation. E. If neither the address of the owner or the address of the agent in control of the premises as provided in Subsection A is within a radius of 25 miles of the premises, the name, legal residence or business address within Dutchess County and telephone number of a natural person who shall be an agent for service of notices and orders issued under this chapter and for service of process in connection with the prosecutions of violations of this chapter in Village of Wappingers Falls Court or other court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 120-8 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances requires the Village to keep an official registry of all rental dwellings and units within its boundaries. Owners must supply specific identifying information — including contact details for themselves and any agents, the number and type of units, the property address, and, for corporate owners, an employer identification number — using forms provided by the Zoning Administrator. If neither the owner nor the agent lives or operates within 25 miles of the property, the owner must designate a local agent within Dutchess County who can receive legal notices and be served with process in connection with code violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-8, compliant rental property owners in Wappingers Falls register their properties with the Zoning Administrator and keep all required information current, including day-and-night contact numbers for every owner, agent, and responsible person. Corporate owners include their employer identification number, and owners with multiple partners provide information for each individual with an ownership interest. Owners whose own address and whose agent's address both fall outside a 25-mile radius of the property designate a Dutchess County-based natural person to serve as a local agent for notices, orders, and legal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-8 establishes a public registry that the Village of Wappingers Falls maintains for all rental dwellings, which can be a resource for tenants seeking to identify who legally owns or controls their building. Because the provision requires owners to designate a locally reachable contact — and, when necessary, a Dutchess County agent for service of process — tenants generally have a documented path for directing complaints or legal notices to a responsible party. Tenants who believe their landlord has failed to comply with § 120-8 registration requirements may raise that issue with the Village's Zoning Administrator or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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