Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 119 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 119-4
Registration procedure
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A. Properties shall be registered on a form provided by the Village of Fonda Village Code Enforcement Officer and signed by each owner or managing agent of the property being registered. The following documentation shall be provided by the owner or managing agent at the time of registration: (1) Proof of ownership of the property (copy of deed). (2) Proof of residency of each owner. (3) A certification in a form acceptable to the Village Code Enforcement Officer by each property owner or managing agent attesting to the total number of persons legally allowed to occupy each rental property owned or managed by such person within the Village as of the date of registration and or modified within this code. B. At the time of registration, all absentee landlords are required to designate a resident agent for service of process of a violation of this chapter. If that resident agent's residence should be removed from the Village of Fonda during the yearly registration period, another agent must be designated for the duration of that period. Service of an appearance ticket, as defined by New York State Criminal Procedure Law, upon said agent shall constitute good and sufficient service as if the landlord had been served themselves within the Village of Fonda or Montgomery County. No landlord who designates an agent pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may assert the defense of lack of notice or lack of in person jurisdiction based solely upon the service of process upon his designated residential agent. The failure to provide the name and address of an agent for service of process shall be a violation of this chapter punishable by a fine not to exceed $350. C. Exemptions. None. D. The Village of Fonda Code Enforcement Officer shall provide copies of all rental property registrations filed with the Village to the fire district servicing such properties by July 1 of every year. E. It shall be unlawful for any landlord to offer any unit for rent or to allow any rental unit to be occupied without having first registered as a landlord as required herein within the time prescribed for such registration.
Section 119-4 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 119 establishes a mandatory registration process for rental property owners in the Village of Fonda. Owners or managing agents must submit a completed form to the Village Code Enforcement Officer along with proof of ownership, proof of residency, and a certification of the maximum legal occupancy for each rental unit. Landlords who live outside the village must designate a local resident agent for service of process, and renting or allowing occupancy of any unit before completing registration is expressly prohibited. Failing to name a resident agent carries a fine of up to $350.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 119-4 of Fonda's Code of Ordinances Chapter 119, compliant rental property operators obtain and submit the village's official registration form to the Code Enforcement Officer before offering any unit for rent or allowing occupancy. They provide a copy of the deed, proof of each owner's residency, and a signed certification of the legally permitted occupancy count for every rental unit they own or manage in the village. Absentee landlords additionally designate a village-resident agent for service of process and promptly update that designation if the agent moves out of Fonda during the registration year, since failure to maintain a valid agent designation can result in a fine not to exceed $350.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 119-4 of Fonda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 119 requires landlords to register their rental properties with the Village Code Enforcement Officer before any unit may be rented or occupied, which means tenants have a basis to inquire whether their landlord has met this obligation. If a landlord has not registered as required, that failure constitutes a violation of the chapter, and tenants may bring this to the attention of the Village Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants who want to understand how this registration requirement may affect their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the village's code directly for further guidance.
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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