Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-4
Information required on registry form
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A. The information required on the registry form shall be determined by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees and modified from time to time in the same manner. B. The information required on the registry form may include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The name of owner(s), owner mailing address and telephone number and emergency contact information, including telephone number. (2) The name, mailing address and telephone number of the agent, if any, appointed by the owner for the purpose of service of process. (3) The name or names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of any responsible person(s) of the corporation, limited-liability company, partnership or other business entity if ownership is held in a nonindividual capacity. (4) The property address and the section, block and lot number of the property as stated on the Tax Map of the Village of Highland Falls. (5) The number of residential buildings on each property, the number of residential units within each building which may be occupied at any one time and the number of bedrooms within each unit. (6) Identification of fire and other safety features of each building, including but not limited to fire alarm systems, the location of fire doors and stairwells, external fire escapes and any other safety features of the building(s). (7) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible person over 21 years old, residing or doing business in the Village of Highland Falls and/or the Town of Highlands, who shall be responsible for the care and management of such property when the owner resides or has its principal place of business outside of the Village of Highland Falls and/or the Town of Highlands. C. The form shall be signed by the owner and his or her local responsible person, if any, identified in Subsection B(7) above, and witnessed by a notary public and shall contain the following declaration: "I certify that all information contained in this statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the willful making of any false statement of material fact herein will subject me to the provisions of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments and shall constitute a violation of this chapter." D. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to timely notify the Building Department whenever the information provided on the registry form has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate by filing an appropriately amended registration form within 30 days from the change. It shall also be the responsibility of each owner to annually recertify the information on the form.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-4 establishes what information must appear on the Village's rental property registry form, with the specific data fields set and updated by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees. The form can capture a wide range of details, including owner contact information, agent and responsible-person designations, property identifiers, unit counts, and fire and safety features. Owners must sign the form before a notary public, certify the accuracy of all information, and keep the form current by filing amendments within 30 days of any change and by recertifying the information annually.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-4, compliant property owners maintain an up-to-date registry form that reflects current ownership contacts, any appointed agent for service of process, entity officer information if ownership is held through a business, and detailed property data including unit counts and safety features. When the owner lives or operates outside Highland Falls and the Town of Highlands, a local responsible person over 21 who resides or does business in that area must be identified and must co-sign the notarized form. Operators generally track changes to any registered information and file an amended form with the Building Department within 30 days of a change, while also completing the required annual recertification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-4 is designed to ensure that tenants and Village officials can identify who owns and manages a rental property, including a locally accessible responsible person when the owner is based elsewhere. If a tenant cannot determine who is responsible for a property or needs to serve legal process, the registry maintained under this provision is a potential source of that contact information through the Village Building Department. Tenants who believe an owner has failed to maintain accurate registry information or has submitted false statements may raise that concern with the Village Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Highland Falls regulations.
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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