Owego Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-3
Registration required; provision of information; notification of change required; maintenance of database
Operative Text
A. Owners and lessors, or their respective agents, of rental units who do not reside or maintain a principal place of business within Tioga County, New York, or an adjoining county of New York State shall, within one year after the effective date of this chapter or within 90 days from the date of mailing of forms by the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office, whichever occurs first, register with the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office each rental unit they own or operate in the Village of Owego. The following information shall be provided: (1) The name and address of the owner and/or lessor, and of their respective property manager, agent or other persons responsible for the maintenance of the leased premises. (2) The name, address and phone number(s) of a property manager or other person responsible for the maintenance of the leased premises located within Tioga County, New York, or within a contiguous county in the State of New York, who can be reached 24 hours per day, seven days per week and upon whom violation orders for any relevant provisions under the Village of Owego Code may be served within the County of Tioga, State of New York, or within any contiguous counties in the State of New York. (3) Such other appropriate information as may be requested or as may be required under any and all relevant provisions of the Village of Owego Code, including, but not limited to, number of units, number and type of rooms, number of stories and type of heating system, sprinkler system and fire alarm controls, and the location of such. B. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all information provided to the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office pursuant to this section, and such owners must inform the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office in writing, of any change in the information provided within 10 days of the change. Failure to maintain the information provided to the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office pursuant to this section shall subject the owner to the penalties provided for in § 162-4 of this chapter. C. The Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office shall maintain, for public review, a database of rental units registered pursuant to this section. That database shall list the name of the owner or lessor and the owners address. It shall also include the name, local address, and phone number of the property manager, agent or persons otherwise responsible for the maintenance of the building.
Section 162-3 of Owego Village's Code of Ordinances requires owners and lessors of rental units who live or do business outside Tioga County and its neighboring New York counties to register each of their Owego rental units with the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office. Registration must include contact details for a locally reachable property manager or agent available around the clock, as well as structural information about the units. Registered information must be kept current, with any changes reported in writing within 10 days, and the Code Enforcement Office is required to maintain a publicly accessible database of all registered units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 162-3, out-of-county owners and lessors are expected to complete registration with the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office within the timeframes specified—either one year after the chapter's effective date or 90 days after receiving registration forms, whichever comes first. Compliant operators designate a property manager or contact person located within Tioga County or a contiguous New York county who is reachable 24/7 and can accept service of violation orders. Owners also keep their registration details accurate and submit written updates to the Code Enforcement Office within 10 days of any change, since failure to do so exposes them to penalties under § 162-4.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 162-3 gives tenants and the general public the right to consult a publicly maintained database of registered rental units, which includes the owner's or lessor's name and address as well as the local property manager's name, address, and phone number. If a landlord who lives or operates outside Tioga County has not registered or has failed to keep contact information current as required by § 162-3, that non-compliance may be relevant in dealings with the Village of Owego Code Enforcement Office. Tenants who believe their landlord is out of compliance with this registration requirement can contact the Code Enforcement Office directly or reach out to a local 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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