Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 76-10
Maintenance of records
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Owners of residential rental properties shall maintain records of energy and water bills and other documents received from tenants and/or utilities with respect to energy and water use, and any other records the Building Department or its designee determines to be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Such records shall be preserved by owners for a period of at least five years. At the request of the Building Department or its designee, such records shall be made available for inspection and audit by the Building Department, or its designee.
Under Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-10, owners of residential rental properties are required to keep energy and water bills, documents received from tenants or utilities related to energy and water use, and any additional records the Building Department deems necessary. These records must be retained for a minimum of five years. When the Building Department or its designee requests access, the records must be made available for inspection and audit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-10 places a clear recordkeeping obligation on residential rental property owners. Compliant operators typically establish a filing system—physical or digital—that captures all energy and water bills and any related tenant or utility correspondence, retaining each document for at least five years from receipt. Operators also generally have a process in place to promptly produce these records when the Building Department or its designee makes an inspection or audit request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bedford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 76 § 76-10 requires your landlord to maintain energy and water records for at least five years, which can be relevant if questions arise about utility billing accuracy or compliance with the chapter's broader purposes. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to keep or produce required records may consider contacting the Bedford Building Department, which has authority to request and audit those records. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options may be available in a given 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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