Williamsville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-4
Landlord registration statement
Operative Text
A. The form for the landlord registration statement shall require the following information: (1) The property address, the section, block and lot number as stated on the Tax Map of the County of Erie. (2) The number of residential dwelling units in the building. (3) The name, address and telephone number(s) of the owner. (4) The e-mail address and cell phone number of the owner. (5) If the owner is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other similar business entity, the name, address (post office box is not acceptable) and telephone number(s) of a person who shall be authorized to accept notices and legal process on its behalf. (6) If the owner does not occupy the rental property, the name, address (post office box address is not acceptable) and telephone number(s) of a responsible person or managing agent of the age of 21 years or older, actually residing or doing business in Erie County, who is responsible for the care and management of such property and is authorized by said owner to accept notices and legal process on behalf of the owner. B. The landlord registration statement shall be signed by the owner and witnessed by a notary public and shall contain the following declaration: "I certify that all information contained in this statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the willful making of any false statement of material fact herein will subject me to the provision of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments and shall constitute a violation of this article."
Section 75-4 of Williamsville's Code of Ordinances (ch. 75) establishes the required contents of a landlord registration statement. The form must capture the property's tax map identifiers, the number of residential units, and detailed contact information for the owner — including email and cell phone. When the owner is a business entity or does not live on the property, the form must also identify a local responsible person or agent, at least 21 years old and physically present in Erie County, who can accept legal notices. The completed statement must be notarized and include a signed declaration that false information may constitute a violation of law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental property in Williamsville subject to ch. 75 § 75-4 generally ensure their registration statement is fully completed with accurate property identifiers, unit counts, and current owner contact details before submission. When ownership is held through a corporation, LLC, partnership, or similar entity, compliant operators designate a named individual — with a physical address, not a P.O. box — authorized to receive legal notices on the entity's behalf. Owners who do not reside on the property also identify a responsible managing agent who is at least 21, physically resides or does business in Erie County, and is authorized to accept service of process; the statement is then signed before a notary public.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 75-4 of Williamsville's ch. 75 requires landlords to file a registration statement that includes the name and contact information of a local responsible person or managing agent who can receive legal notices on the owner's behalf. This means tenants generally have a right to know who is legally accountable for the property's care and management, and that a physical address — not just a P.O. box — must be on file. Tenants who believe a landlord has not complied with § 75-4, or who cannot identify a responsible local contact, may consider raising the registration requirement with the Village of Williamsville's code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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