Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 79A-6
Application for permit (including notice requirements)
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A. Application for a permit shall be made to the Code Enforcement Officer on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose. The application shall include: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the premises and a statement of whether the owner resides at the premises; (2) The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent or operator, if any; (3) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises; (4) A description of each rental unit in the premises intended, used or occupied for rental occupancy, including the number of units, the number of rooms in each unit and the number of persons intended to occupy each unit; (5) The names and relationships, if any, to the owner of the premises, of each person residing in or occupying each rental unit. (6) A statement by the owner that he or she fully understands that each rental unit for which a rental permit is issued shall comply with the Uniform Fire and Building Codes (including all pertinent federal, state and local requirements, which require that all premises be kept in a safe, sanitary condition in accordance with the applicable codes). (7) A statement that the owner is aware that all rental premises are subject to annual inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer upon a three-day written notice of proposed date and time for inspection to both landlord, or, if indicated, authorized managing agent, and occupant(s). (8) A line indicating the preferred date and time of inspection, noting that the owner or authorized managing agent may change the time to suit his or her convenience. The Code Enforcement Officer will initially select the time for inspection only in the case of a mailed application for renewal. (9) A statement that the owner and/or the tenant (as to his/her own private dwelling) has the right to require the Code Enforcement Officer to secure a search warrant for such inspection. (10) A statement that the filing of the signed and sworn application for a permit pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a consent to inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer of all or any part of the property for which the permit is sought, unless the owner, agent or person in charge thereof, or tenant of rental unit to be inspected insists upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction in order to enable such inspection. (11) A statement that fines and penalties may be applied to the owner for violation of this chapter. (12) A statement that the owner will notify the Code Enforcement Officer as to any change in ownership or tenancy of the rental property. B. The application must be signed by the owner of the premises. C. Upon the Code Enforcement Officer's receipt of the application and a definitive time scheduled for inspection, a written notice (three-day minimum) of the date and time of inspection, which must be within reasonable business hours (unless otherwise agreed), must be delivered by certified mail to both owner and tenant.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-6 establishes what information a rental property owner must supply when applying for a rental permit, and how the inspection process is initiated. The application must be signed and sworn by the owner and cover details about the property, its units, occupants, and the owner's acknowledgment of code-compliance obligations. Once the application is received and an inspection time is set, the Code Enforcement Officer must send certified written notice—at least three days in advance—to both the owner and the tenant before any inspection takes place.
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Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-6, compliant operators submit a fully completed, signed, and sworn application to the Building Department that includes ownership contact information, managing-agent details, a unit-by-unit description of the rental property, and occupant information. The application also requires the owner to acknowledge code-compliance obligations, the annual inspection process, and the possibility of fines for violations. Operators who keep their records current and promptly notify the Code Enforcement Officer of ownership or tenancy changes are generally positioned to satisfy the ongoing requirements of this section.
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Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 79A § 79A-6 provides tenants with meaningful procedural protections in the inspection process. Tenants are entitled to at least three days' certified written notice before a Code Enforcement Officer inspects their unit, and the provision explicitly states that a tenant has the right to require the officer to obtain a search warrant before any inspection of their private dwelling proceeds. Tenants who have questions about these rights or believe the notice requirements were not followed may wish to contact the Fort Edward Building Department or consult a local tenant-rights organization for 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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