Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-13
Filing by owner
Operative Text
A. On or before the second day of January of each year, every owner of residential premises, including the one- and two-family homes, shall file, with the Building Inspector, the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the premises; the name, address and telephone number of the agent or person in control of the premises; and the name, address and telephone number of the superintendent, if any, of the premises, and such other similar information as requested by the Building Inspector. A form which seeks said information will be sent to each owner in December. Failure to receive a form does not excuse noncompliance with the requirements of this section B. Every owner of such residential premises shall notify the Building Inspector in writing within 10 days of any change in the ownership of said premises or of a change of agents, principal officer, principal partner, superintendent or person designated for service of process. C. A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in § 147-12 of this chapter.
Section 147-13 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 requires that owners of residential properties — including one- and two-family homes — file contact information for themselves, their agents, and any superintendent with the Building Inspector by January 2nd each year. Owners must also report in writing any changes in ownership, agents, or key personnel within 10 days of that change. Penalties for failing to comply are governed by § 147-12 of the same chapter, and not receiving the annual form in the mail does not excuse an owner from meeting the deadline.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant residential property owners in Spring Valley generally ensure that an annual registration form — listing owner, agent, and superintendent contact details — reaches the Building Inspector on or before January 2nd each year, as required by § 147-13. Operators also maintain a process for promptly notifying the Building Inspector in writing within 10 days whenever ownership, agents, officers, partners, superintendents, or designated service-of-process contacts change. Because § 147-13 explicitly states that not receiving the December mailing does not excuse noncompliance, diligent owners typically track the deadline independently rather than waiting for the form to arrive.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-13 establishes a public accountability mechanism: residential property owners in Spring Valley are required to keep current contact information on file with the Building Inspector, making it easier for tenants and officials to identify who owns or controls a property. If a tenant is having difficulty identifying a responsible owner, agent, or superintendent, the Building Inspector's office may have registration records on file under § 147-13 that could help. Tenants who believe an owner has failed to comply with this registration requirement may raise that concern with the Building Inspector or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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