Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-63
Designation of agent by owner
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A. Every owner who rents a residential rental premises which is subject to the provisions of this article and who does not maintain a bona fide residence in the County of Rockland shall designate an agent who maintains a bona fide residence in the County of Rockland. Such designation shall be indicated in the space provided by the owner on the registry application form as provided herein. B. A designated agent of an owner may be served with a notice of violation or order of violation or an appearance ticket or other service of process, whether criminal or civil, pursuant to and subject to the provisions of law, as if actually served upon the owner. C. No owner who designates an agent pursuant to the provisions of this article may assert the defense of lack of notice or lack of in person jurisdiction based solely upon the service of process upon his designated agent.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-63 requires residential rental property owners who do not live in Rockland County to name a local agent—someone who does maintain a bona fide residence in the county—on the registry application form. That designated agent can legally receive notices of violation, orders, appearance tickets, and other legal process on the owner's behalf, with the same effect as if the owner were served directly. Once an agent is designated, the owner cannot later claim they lacked notice or that a court lacked jurisdiction over them simply because process was delivered to the agent rather than to the owner personally.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-63, property owners who rent residential units in Clarkstown but live outside Rockland County are generally expected to identify a Rockland County–resident agent on the registry application form before renting. Compliant operators keep that agent designation current so that any notices of violation or legal process can be received and acted upon without delay. Because service on the designated agent is treated as service on the owner, maintaining an accurate, reachable local agent is a core part of staying in good standing under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-63 establishes that out-of-county landlords must have a locally reachable agent, which can make it easier for tenants to ensure that notices and legal process actually reach the responsible party. If a landlord subject to this provision has not designated a Rockland County agent as required, that failure may be relevant to any enforcement or legal proceeding under the article. Tenants who believe this requirement has not been met can contact the Town of Clarkstown's code enforcement office or consult a 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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