Watertown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 177 § 177-11
Record of registrations
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It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Official to maintain a record of registrations pursuant to this article. Such register shall be kept by owner name and by street address, showing the name and address of the owner, the number of rental dwelling units at such street address, and the date of expiration of registration for such property. Each application shall be maintained in accordance with all record retention requirements applicable to the City and shall be subject to public disclosure, inspection and copying in accordance with the requirements of the applicable law of the State of New York.
Section 177-11 of Watertown's Code of Ordinances requires the city's Code Enforcement Official to maintain a publicly accessible register of rental property registrations. The register is organized by both owner name and street address, and includes each owner's contact information, the number of rental units at each property, and when each registration expires. Because the records are subject to New York State public disclosure law, members of the public may inspect and obtain copies of the registration information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 177-11, the information that property owners submit during the registration process becomes part of a public record maintained by the Code Enforcement Official. Compliant operators generally ensure that the name, address, and unit-count information they provide is accurate, since that data will appear in a register available for public inspection. Keeping registration details current also helps avoid discrepancies that could surface when the public or city officials review the record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 177-11 establishes that Watertown's rental registration records are open to public disclosure, inspection, and copying under New York State law. This means tenants can request to view or obtain copies of the register to verify whether a property is registered, confirm ownership information, or check a registration's expiration date. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how to submit a public records request or how registration status may be relevant to a housing concern.
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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