Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-3
Rental permits
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A. Permit applicants with outstanding violations or unpaid monies. (1) No such permit shall be granted to or renewed for an applicant who is in violation of any Village of Wolcott code, ordinance or local law (hereinafter "violations") or who owes property taxes, water or sewer fees, fines for violations of Village ordinances or any other fees or past due monies of any name or nature owed the Village of Wolcott. (2) The applicant shall have the burden of providing proof in a form acceptable to the department that there are no such violations or unpaid monies. (3) In the event that the applicant has accrued violations or unpaid monies, such permit or renewal thereof shall be denied regardless of whether such violations or unpaid monies relate to a parcel of real property for which the application is made or another parcel owned by applicant or are personal to the applicant. (4) Such permit, once granted, shall be revoked in the event that the applicant accrues violations or unpaid monies, or violations or unpaid monies after the permit is granted. (5) The applicant must reapply for the issuance of such revoked permit by submitting a new application and paying all necessary application fees. (6) All requirements set forth herein shall also apply to nonperson entities and such permit or renewal thereof shall be denied to an entity, or revoked, if a person with a substantial interest in such entity owes such unpaid monies or has accrued such violations.
Section 83-3 of Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 establishes that rental permits cannot be issued or renewed when an applicant has outstanding code violations or unpaid amounts owed to the Village of Wolcott, including property taxes, water or sewer fees, and fines. The burden of proving a clean record falls on the applicant, not the Village. A permit that has already been granted can be revoked if violations or unpaid debts arise afterward, and the rule extends to business entities when a person with a substantial interest in that entity carries such debts or violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-3, compliant rental property operators in Wolcott generally ensure that all Village code violations are resolved and that property taxes, water and sewer fees, and any other Village-owed amounts are current before applying for or renewing a rental permit. Operators also maintain that clean status throughout the permit period, since the ordinance allows revocation if new violations or debts accrue after a permit is granted. Landlords operating through LLCs, corporations, or other entities should be aware that the financial and compliance standing of individuals with a substantial interest in the entity is also evaluated under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-3 creates a mechanism that can affect whether a rental unit in Wolcott is legally permitted to operate, since a landlord's permit may be denied or revoked for outstanding Village violations or unpaid debts. Tenants who have concerns about whether their unit is covered by a valid rental permit may contact the Village of Wolcott's code enforcement or permit department to inquire about a property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a rental unit is found to be operating without a required permit under ch. 83.
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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