Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-5
Public access to records
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Any person, upon request, may inspect and copy a landlord registration statement or designation of managing agent form on file with the City's Building Department pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law.
Under Beacon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 173 § 173-5, landlord registration statements and managing agent designation forms held by the City's Building Department are public records. Any person — not just tenants or parties to a lease — may request to inspect or copy these documents under the Freedom of Information Law. This provision makes ownership and management contact information accessible to the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Beacon ch. 173 § 173-5 means that the registration statements and managing agent forms a property owner files with the City's Building Department are not confidential. Compliant operators generally ensure that the information submitted on those forms is accurate and current, knowing it is subject to public inspection at any time. Inaccurate or outdated filings are therefore visible to anyone who submits a records request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Beacon ch. 173 § 173-5, tenants have the right to inspect or obtain copies of a landlord's registration statement or managing agent designation form by submitting a Freedom of Information Law request to the City's Building Department. These records can help identify who owns or manages a property and how to reach responsible parties. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York's Freedom of Information Law process can explain how such requests are typically submitted and fulfilled.
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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