North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-14
Public database to be maintained
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Office shall maintain, for public review, a database of rental units or multiple dwellings registered pursuant to this article. That database shall list the name of the owner or lessor and the owner's addresses. It shall also include the name, local address and phone number of the property manager, agent or person otherwise responsible for the maintenance of the building. It shall also state whether there is a currently valid certificate of registration on file for each building.
Under North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-14, the city's Code Enforcement Office is required to keep a publicly accessible database covering rental units and multiple dwellings that have been registered under the article. The database must include the owner's or lessor's name and address, as well as the name, local address, and phone number of whoever is responsible for managing or maintaining the property. It must also indicate whether each building currently holds a valid certificate of registration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-14 should be aware that their registration information—including owner name, address, and the contact details of any property manager or agent—will appear in a publicly searchable database maintained by the Code Enforcement Office. Compliant operators generally ensure that all submitted registration details are accurate and up to date, since the database also reflects whether a valid certificate of registration is on file for each building. Keeping registration current helps ensure the public record accurately represents the property's status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Tonawanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 51D § 51D-14 gives members of the public, including tenants, the right to consult the Code Enforcement Office's database to look up ownership information, the responsible property manager's local contact details, and whether a building holds a valid certificate of registration. If a building appears to lack a current certificate, that information is part of the public record and may be relevant when raising concerns with the Code Enforcement Office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Tonawanda's rental registration requirements can help explain what options may be available based on a building's registration status.
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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