Kenmore, N.Y., Vill. Code ch. 12, art. V § 12-84
Procedure to obtain residential rental unit certificate
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(a) In order to obtain a residential rental unit certificate, an owner of a residential rental unit subject to this article shall provide the following information on a registration form: (1) Name and legal address of owner; (2) Address of property; and (3) Number of units. (b) In addition to the above, if the owner of a residential rental unit subject to this article is not a natural person or does not reside within Erie County, on the registration form the owner shall appoint an agent for purpose of receiving notification of violations and service of process. The agent so appointed shall be a natural person at least twenty-one (21) years of age who either resides in Erie County or is employed at a business with an office within Erie County. If a new agent is appointed, an amended registration form must be filed. (c) The registration form must be signed by the owner of the premises and, if applicable, by the appointed agent.
Kenmore Village Code ch. 12, art. V § 12-84 establishes the registration process that owners of residential rental units must complete to obtain a rental certificate. The form requires basic identifying information—owner name and legal address, property address, and unit count—and must be signed by the owner. Owners who are not natural persons or who live outside Erie County must also designate a local agent (a natural person, at least 21 years old, residing or working in Erie County) to receive violation notices and legal process, and must file an amended form whenever that agent changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kenmore Village Code ch. 12, art. V § 12-84, compliant rental property operators complete and sign the official registration form with accurate owner information, property address, and unit count before operating a rental unit. Operators who are entities (such as LLCs or corporations) or who live outside Erie County additionally name a qualifying local agent on that form and keep the designation current by filing an amended registration whenever the agent changes. Maintaining an up-to-date registration—including a valid local agent where required—is a standard part of ongoing compliance with Kenmore's residential rental certificate program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kenmore Village Code ch. 12, art. V § 12-84 requires that rental property owners register their units and, in certain cases, designate a local agent who can receive official notices and legal documents on the owner's behalf. This registration requirement means tenants generally have a means of identifying a responsible local contact for the property, which can be relevant when violations arise or legal action is needed. Tenants who believe a landlord has not complied with Kenmore's registration requirements may wish to contact the relevant village code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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