Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 44A-4
Registration of landlords
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A. After initial public notice of the enactment of this chapter, with respect to the initial registration of landlords, and every year thereafter, all property owners will receive notice with their yearly tax bills giving them 30 days in which to register any rental properties that they may own. Water and sewer bills will be used to cross-check which properties are rentals and which are owner occupied. B. The owner of a property constituting a rental unit shall register the same with the Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days of the effective date of this chapter, on a form approved by the Code Enforcement Officer, showing the address of the rental unit, the name, address and phone number of the owner and his resident agent. C. Absentee landlords must designate a resident agent for service of process who resides within the corporate boundaries of Franklin County. If that agent's residence should be removed from Franklin County during the yearly registration period, another agent must be designated for the duration of that period. D. It shall be unlawful for any property owner 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. E. Failure to receive notice of the registration deadline will not excuse failure to register rental units. It is the landlord's responsibility to fulfill registration requirements. F. It shall be unlawful for a tenant to remain in a housing unit more than 30 days after receipt from a Code Enforcement Officer of notice that there is no valid rental permit for the tenancy, unless said permit is issued within said 30 days. This action shall not diminish the right of the Code Enforcement Officer to take such other action as may be required for health or safety reasons.
Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A § 44A-4 establishes a mandatory annual registration system for rental property owners in the Village of Malone. Property owners must register rental units with the Code Enforcement Officer within 30 days of the chapter's effective date, and annually thereafter, using a form that captures the property address and owner contact information. Absentee landlords are required to designate a resident agent located within Franklin County for service of process. It is unlawful to offer or allow occupancy of an unregistered rental unit, and tenants who receive notice of an invalid rental permit from the Code Enforcement Officer must vacate within 30 days unless the permit is issued in that window.
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Under Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A § 44A-4, compliant rental property owners register each rental unit with the Code Enforcement Officer on the approved form within the required 30-day window, providing the property address and current owner contact details. Operators who do not reside within Franklin County maintain a designated resident agent who does live within the county's corporate boundaries, and they update that designation promptly if the agent moves outside the county during a registration period. Because § 44A-4(E) places the registration obligation squarely on the landlord regardless of whether a notice is received, diligent operators track annual deadlines independently rather than relying solely on tax-bill notices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Malone, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 44A § 44A-4 creates a registration framework that directly affects tenants: if the Code Enforcement Officer notifies a tenant in writing that no valid rental permit exists for their unit, the tenant has 30 days to remain in the unit while the landlord resolves the permit issue. Tenants who receive such a notice may want to contact the Village's Code Enforcement Office to understand the status of the permit and what steps the landlord is taking to come into compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Franklin County housing law can help tenants understand their options, including any defenses available if an eviction or displacement is threatened in connection with a registration violation under § 44A-4.
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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