East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 111-7
Owners to comply with provisions
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Whenever any person or persons shall be in actual possession of or have charge, care or control of any property within the Town/Village as executor, administrator, trustee, guardian or agent, such person shall be deemed and taken to be the owner or owners of such property within the true intent and meaning of this chapter and shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter and to the same extent as the record owner; and notice to any such person of any order or decision of the Health Officer shall be deemed and taken to be a good and sufficient notice, as if such person or persons were actually the record owner or owners of such property.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 111 § 111-7 establishes that legal responsibility for a property is not limited to whoever holds title on record. Any person who exercises actual possession, charge, care, or control over a property — whether as an executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, or agent — is treated as the owner for purposes of this chapter. This means that official notices and orders issued by the Health Officer carry full legal effect when delivered to such a person, just as they would if delivered to the record owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 111 § 111-7, property managers, estate administrators, trustees, and other agents who exercise day-to-day control over a property in East Rochester are held to the same compliance obligations as the deed holder. Operators in these roles generally maintain clear lines of communication with the Health Officer and ensure that any orders or decisions received are acted upon promptly, since receipt of such a notice is legally equivalent to the record owner having received it. Keeping documentation of the management relationship and any correspondence with the Health Officer is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 111 § 111-7 means that tenants do not need to track down a distant or obscure record owner to trigger compliance obligations — the on-site manager, property agent, or other person in control of the building is legally bound by the same rules. If a Health Officer issues an order related to the property, that order is valid once delivered to whoever is actually managing or controlling it. Tenants who believe this provision is relevant to a housing concern may contact the East Rochester Health Officer or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement paths.
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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