Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44A-3
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A. All landlords must register with the Village of Malone on or before June 30 of each and every calendar year or within 30 days of the date of mailing of yearly real estate tax bills. Upon adoption of this chapter, initial registration will begin as soon as practicable after this chapter is effective. It is the responsibility of the property owner to register any rental property or properties, and failure to do so constitutes a violation of these regulations and is subject to the penalties set forth herein. B. All absentee landlords must have a resident agent for each rental unit. C. All rental properties will be inspected on an annual basis. D. Any substandard condition identified during an annual inspection must be corrected by the property owner before a rental permit shall be issued. E. The landlord shall not allow any housing unit to be let, rented or occupied until a rental permit has been obtained for that unit. The landlord shall be presumed to know the acts of his agent.
Section 44A-3 of Malone's rental property ordinance establishes a set of baseline requirements that apply to all rental properties within the Village of Malone. Landlords must register annually by June 30 (or within 30 days of yearly tax bill mailings), maintain a local resident agent if they live outside the area, submit to annual inspections, correct any substandard conditions found during those inspections, and obtain a rental permit before any unit may be occupied. Failure to register constitutes a violation subject to penalties, and a landlord is legally presumed responsible for the actions of any agent acting on their behalf.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Malone Code § 44A-3, compliant rental property operators register with the Village each year by the June 30 deadline or within 30 days of receiving their annual real estate tax bill, whichever applies. Absentee owners designate a resident agent for each rental unit, cooperate with annual inspections, and resolve any substandard conditions identified before seeking a rental permit. No unit may be let, rented, or occupied without a valid rental permit in place, and operators are held accountable for the conduct of any agents they employ.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44A-3 of the Malone Code establishes that tenants have an interest in knowing whether their rental unit holds a valid permit — landlords are prohibited from renting or allowing occupancy of any unit that has not been permitted. If a unit appears to lack a current rental permit, has not been inspected, or has unresolved substandard conditions, tenants may raise these issues with the Village of Malone directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Documenting the condition of a unit and any communications with a landlord or agent can be useful when pursuing a complaint under this provision.
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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