Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-1
Purpose and scope
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A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a registry of all rental property as defined herein, in order to allow its police, building and code enforcement officials to identify and contact, as necessary, persons responsible for the care, maintenance and management of such properties, to better ensure the enforcement of local, state and federal safety regulations in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of all of the residents of the Village of Wolcott. B. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental property located in the Village of Wolcott.
Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-1 establishes a mandatory registry of all rental properties within the Village of Wolcott. The registry is designed to give local police, building, and code enforcement officials a reliable way to identify and reach the people responsible for managing and maintaining those properties. The overarching goal is to support consistent enforcement of applicable safety regulations for the benefit of all village residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 83 § 83-1, every rental property in the Village of Wolcott falls within the scope of this chapter, meaning operators are generally expected to ensure their properties are listed in the village's rental registry. Compliant property owners and managers typically keep their contact information current so that police, building, and code enforcement officials can reach the responsible party without delay. Maintaining an accurate registry entry helps demonstrate responsiveness to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 83 § 83-1 signals that the Village of Wolcott has a formal system for tracking who is responsible for each rental property, which can be a useful starting point when trying to identify a landlord or property manager. If a tenant is having difficulty reaching a responsible party for maintenance or safety concerns, the existence of this registry means village code enforcement officials should have contact information on file. Tenants experiencing safety or habitability issues may consider reaching out to Wolcott's building or code enforcement office, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization, to understand what options the registry framework makes 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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