Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-4
Rental property registration
Operative Text
A. The owner of a property constituting a rental property defined herein shall be required to register such property with the Building and Code Enforcement Department on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building and Code Enforcement Department within a period of 45 days from the effective date of this chapter. It shall be signed and affirmed by the property owner of record and, if applicable, the managing agent. B. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to see that such form is filed within a period of 45 days from taking title to the property. C. Following the initial registration, an annual filing shall be made in and between January 1 and February 1 annually, certifying that there has been no change in the status or ownership of the rental property or reflecting the nature of any change.
Section 83-4 of Wolcott's rental property ordinance (ch. 83) establishes a registration system requiring rental property owners to file their properties with the Building and Code Enforcement Department. The initial registration must be completed within 45 days of the chapter's effective date, and any new owner must file within 45 days of taking title. After that, owners must submit an annual update each year between January 1 and February 1, confirming whether anything about the property's ownership or status has changed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wolcott Code ch. 83 § 83-4, compliant rental property operators maintain an active registration with the Building and Code Enforcement Department at all times. This means filing the initial registration form—signed by the owner of record and any managing agent—within the applicable 45-day window, submitting a new form promptly upon any change of ownership, and completing the annual renewal filing each January. Keeping copies of all submitted forms and tracking the January 1–February 1 annual filing window are practices consistent with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-4 of Wolcott's Code (ch. 83) gives tenants a basis to check whether their rental property is properly registered with the Building and Code Enforcement Department. A landlord's failure to register initially, update registration after a change of ownership, or file the required annual certification between January 1 and February 1 may represent a code violation. Tenants who believe their property is not in compliance can contact the Wolcott Building and Code Enforcement Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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