Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-5
Designation of managing agent
Operative Text
A. Every owner who rents a residential rental premises which is subject to the provisions of this chapter and who does not maintain a bona fide residence in the County of Wayne shall designate a managing agent who maintains a bona fide residence in the County of Wayne. Such designation shall be indicated in the space provided by the owner on the registry application form as provided herein. B. The managing agent shall be designated by the owner as the person responsible for and in control of the maintenance and operation of such rental property, and upon whom process may be served in lieu of the owner.
Under Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-5, any owner of a residential rental property covered by this chapter who does not live in Wayne County must designate a managing agent who does maintain a bona fide residence there. That managing agent is formally recognized as the person responsible for the property's maintenance and operation, and can receive legal process on the owner's behalf. The designation must be recorded on the official registry application form.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Wolcott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-5 requires out-of-county owners to identify a Wayne County-resident managing agent on the registry application form. Compliant operators ensure this designation is kept current and that the named agent genuinely resides in Wayne County and is prepared to accept legal service on the owner's behalf. Owners who live within Wayne County should confirm whether their own residence satisfies the local-presence requirement when completing the registry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 83 § 83-5, tenants renting from an out-of-county owner have a right to know who the designated Wayne County-based managing agent is, since that person is the official point of contact for maintenance, operations, and legal matters. If a managing agent has not been properly designated or the registry information appears incomplete, tenants may raise this as a concern with the local municipal office that administers the rental registry. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wayne County housing rules can help explain what options are generally available when this provision appears not to have been followed.
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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