For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
BUILDING
Any improved real property located within the Village of Maybrook.
OWNER
Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, similar
type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether not-for-profit
or otherwise, in whose name the title to a building is vested.
RENTAL PROPERTY
Includes all buildings containing one or more residential units which
are either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied. This definition
includes buildings that are attached by one or more common walls to other
dwellings. A rental property shall also include a building that contains a
single dwelling unit and a separate commercial space, used for offices, retail
or other commercial, nonresidential activity.
[Amended 7-11-2005 by L.L. No. 13-2005]
The owner of each property that is subject to the provisions of this
chapter shall file a registry form within 60 days of the effective date of
this chapter. Thereafter, the annual filing deadline shall be February 1 each
year, commencing the second February 1 following the enactment of this chapter.
A. The form shall require the following information:
(1) The property address, the section, block and lot number
of the property as stated on the Tax Map of the Village of Maybrook, and the
number of residential dwelling units in each property and commercial units.
(2) The owner(s), owner mailing address, street address and
telephone numbers (facsimile and e-mail included).
(3) The name and names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers
of any responsible person(s) of the corporation, LLC, partnership or other
similar business entity if the ownership is held in a corporate capacity,
partnership or limited-liability form.
(4) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible
person over 21 years old, residing or doing business in Orange County, who
shall be responsible for the care and management of such property, who shall
be authorized by said owner to accept legal process on behalf of the owner
when the owner resides or has its principal place of business outside of Orange
County.
B. The form shall be signed by the owner and his or her
designee 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 false statement of material fact herein will subject
me to the provisions of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments
and shall constitute a violation of this chapter."
C. It shall be the obligation of each owner to timely notify
the Village Clerk whenever the information provided in the annual registry
form has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. It shall
be the responsibility of each owner to recertify the aforementioned information
annually.