Floral Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 64 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 64-2
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The designated agent shall accept service of process on behalf of the property owner. The property owner and designated agent shall both be liable for violations of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, and the designated agent may bring an enforcement action against either the property owner or both. If the property owner fails to designate an agent or if the designated agent does not accept service of process or denies agency, then the Village Clerk shall be deemed to be the owner's agent for the limited purpose of accepting service of process on the owner's behalf, and service shall be deemed complete upon mailing by first-class mail to the address of the property in the name of the property owner.
Under Floral Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 64 § 64-2, a property owner must designate an agent who is authorized to accept legal service of process on the owner's behalf. Both the owner and the designated agent share liability for violations of the Village Code, and enforcement actions may be brought against either or both parties. If no agent is designated, or if the designated agent refuses to accept service or denies the agency relationship, the Village Clerk automatically steps in as the owner's agent for the limited purpose of receiving service, which is completed by first-class mail to the property address in the owner's name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 64 § 64-2 of the Floral Park Village Code, compliant property owners maintain a current, willing designated agent who is prepared to accept service of process on their behalf. Because both the owner and the agent share liability for Village Code violations, operators generally ensure their agent relationship is clearly documented and that the agent does not disclaim the role. Allowing the designation to lapse or go unfulfilled triggers the Village Clerk fallback provision, meaning legal notices can be served without any direct communication to the owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 64-2 of Floral Park's Code of Ordinances establishes that a property owner and their designated agent are jointly liable for Village Code violations, which can be relevant when a tenant needs to identify a responsible party. If a property owner has failed to maintain a valid agent designation, the Village Clerk serves as a fallback recipient for service of process, meaning the absence of a named agent does not shield an owner from enforcement. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may wish to contact the Village of Floral Park directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint and enforcement paths under ch. 64 § 64-2.
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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