Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 221 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 221-3
Registration of ownership of rental property
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Registration. Every owner of rental property as defined herein shall be required to register such property with the Building Department on the landlord registry form provided by the Building Department. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership of rental property. The Building Department will contact the new owner(s) and provide the landlord registry form and see that it is filed within a period of 30 days from taking title to the property. It is the owner(s) responsibility to notify the Building Department within 10 working days of any changes to the information on the landlord registry form and to submit the changes to the Building Department. Failure to comply with this provision shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
Under Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 221 § 221-3, every owner of rental property in Walden is required to register with the Building Department using an official landlord registry form. When ownership of a rental property changes hands, a new registration form must be filed within 30 days of the new owner taking title. Ongoing updates to the registry information must be submitted within 10 working days of any change, and failure to meet these requirements constitutes a violation of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Walden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 221 § 221-3 places the registration obligation squarely on property owners, so compliant operators obtain and file the landlord registry form with the Building Department at the time of acquisition and again whenever ownership transfers. Owners also maintain current registry information by notifying the Building Department within 10 working days whenever any registered details change. Because the Building Department will reach out to new owners, proactively confirming receipt of the form and meeting the 30-day filing window helps avoid a chapter violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 221-3 of Walden's rental property ordinance establishes a public registration system that is intended to ensure tenants and the municipality can identify the current owner of any rental property. If a tenant believes their landlord has not complied with the registration requirements under ch. 221 § 221-3, they may contact the Walden Building Department to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a landlord's failure to register might be relevant to other housing matters, and a non-compliance finding constitutes a violation of the chapter.
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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