Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 560 § 560-4

Registration required; information required

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Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 560 § 560-4
A. Owners of residential rental property that is located in the City shall complete and sign a rental registration form provided by the Code Enforcement Office within 30 days of date of mailing, or electronically if authorized by the City. The form shall indicate the name, physical address, and telephone number of each owner and agent, if applicable; the number and address of each rental dwelling, the number of dwelling units contained within each rental dwelling, whether the premises are governed by a written lease or an oral lease, daytime and evening telephone numbers of the owner and agent, if applicable, the maximum number of tenants, and any other pertinent data sought by the Code Enforcement Officer. The form shall indicate an address for receipt of notices by mailing under this article. The property owner shall be responsible for timely updating such information in the event that changed circumstances would render the information in the registration form inaccurate. B. Owners of residential rental property located in the City, who reside in any county other than Ontario County or contiguous counties, shall provide the Code Enforcement Office with the name, physical address, and twenty-four-hour phone number of an individual over the age of 18 who shall reside in Ontario County or any county contiguous thereto and who shall be designated as agent for receiving mailed notice or service of process and acting on behalf of the owner in his absence. Such agent shall be deemed to have the rights and responsibilities of the property owner for the purposes of this article. A new property owner shall provide the information required in this subsection within five days from the date of any change of ownership.
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Plain English

Section 560-4 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances requires owners of residential rental property within the city to register with the Code Enforcement Office by completing and signing an official rental registration form within 30 days of receiving it. The form must capture detailed information about the owner, any agent, the rental property, lease type, and maximum occupancy, and owners must keep this information current whenever circumstances change. Owners who live outside Ontario County or its contiguous counties must additionally designate a local agent — someone 18 or older residing in that area — who can receive legal notices and act on the owner's behalf, with new owners having just five days to comply after a change of ownership.

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For Property Managers

Under § 560-4, compliant residential rental property owners in Canandaigua obtain the registration form from the Code Enforcement Office and return it, fully completed and signed, within 30 days of mailing (or electronically if the city authorizes it). Operators generally keep the registration current by promptly notifying the Code Enforcement Office whenever ownership details, agent information, lease type, or occupancy figures change. Owners residing outside Ontario County or a contiguous county also designate a qualifying local agent and ensure that agent's contact information is on file — and new owners complete this step within five days of acquiring the property.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 560-4 establishes a public registration system for residential rental properties in Canandaigua, meaning tenants can look to the Code Enforcement Office as a resource for identifying the registered owner or local agent responsible for a rental dwelling. If a property appears to lack a valid registration or a required local agent, tenants may raise that non-compliance with the Code Enforcement Office, which administers this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Canandaigua's local ordinances can help residents understand how registration status may be relevant to housing conditions or notice disputes under Chapter 560.

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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Canandaigua Code § 560-4

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§ 244.210
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§ 244.230
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§ 165.10
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