New Paltz Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 110 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 110-5
Landlord registration statement; local contact person designation
Operative Text
A. The landlord registration statement shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: (1) The location of the premises, identified by street number and by the section, block and lot number assigned to the premises on the Tax Map of the Town of New Paltz. (2) The owner's contact information, as defined by this chapter. (3) Designation of a managing agent for the property, if any, or a responsible person, and the contact information for such agent or person: (a) In the event an owner does not reside or maintain an office for the conduct of its business within 15 miles measured from the nearest geographical boundary of the Town of New Paltz, the owner shall provide a local contact designation form ("designation form") to the Building Department, which shall designate a local contact person ("designated person"). The form shall provide the name and contact information of the designated person. The designation form shall be signed by the owner and shall designate such individual as the person upon whom process may be served on behalf of the owner. The designation form shall include a written consent to such designation signed by the designated person. (b) The owner or designated person shall keep a current record of all tenants, and their names and addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses who are renting, leasing or living in the premises. (c) An owner who is a natural person and who meets the requirements of this subsection as to the location of the residence may designate himself or herself as such designated person. (d) A corporation or limited liability company which is an owner of real property may designate as its local contact person any officer of such corporation or company who meets the requirements of this subsection as to location of the residence. (e) Any designation of a local contact person made pursuant to this section shall remain in full force and effect until changed or terminated as hereinafter provided. (f) The owner is required to always keep this designation information current. An owner may terminate a designated person by filing with the Building Department a written statement designating a new person made in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. (g) The owner shall provide, keep, and maintain a copy of the certificate of occupancy. B. The landlord registration statement and designation form, if any, shall be signed by the owner and his or her managing agent or designated responsible person, if any, or, if such owner is a corporation or other organization, by the president or treasurer thereof. The owner shall attest to the following certification: "I certify that all information contained in this statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that I am responsible for keeping all information current. 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." C. A landlord registration statement or local contact designation shall be deemed prima facie proof of the truth of the statements therein in any action or proceeding.Section 110-5 of New Paltz Town Code Chapter 110 establishes what information must be included in a landlord registration statement and when a local contact person must be designated. Owners who live or operate a business more than 15 miles from the nearest boundary of the Town of New Paltz are required to file a designation form with the Building Department naming a local contact person who can receive legal process on the owner's behalf. The registration statement and any designation form must be signed under a certification of truthfulness, and once filed, the documents serve as prima facie evidence of the facts stated in any legal action or proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 110-5, compliant property owners in New Paltz file a registration statement that includes the property's street address, tax map identifiers, and their own contact information, along with a managing agent or responsible person if one is used. Owners whose residence and business office are both located more than 15 miles from the town's nearest boundary also complete a local contact designation form, naming an individual who consents in writing to accept legal process on the owner's behalf. Operators generally keep all registration details current at all times — including tenant records and the certificate of occupancy — and update the Building Department promptly whenever a designated person changes, since the certification signed at filing attests to the ongoing accuracy of the information.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 110-5 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: landlords are required to maintain a current local contact person on file with the Building Department, ensuring there is always an identifiable, reachable party who can be served with legal process on the owner's behalf. The filed registration statement and designation form are treated as prima facie proof of their contents in any action or proceeding, which can be relevant if questions arise about ownership, management authority, or proper service of notices. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to comply with the registration or designation requirements of § 110-5 may contact the New Paltz Building Department directly, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how that non-compliance might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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