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
Tuckahoe.
MULTIPLE DWELLING
Includes a dwelling which is either rented, leased, let or
hired out to be occupied or is occupied as the temporary or permanent
residence or home of three or more families living independently of
each other.
OWNER
Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation,
limited liability company, similar type of business organization or
proprietary interest, whether or not for profit or otherwise, in whose
name title to a building or a residence is vested.
RENTAL PROPERTY
Includes all buildings containing residential units which
are either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied which shall
be limited to two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, or mixed uses
(commercial-residential), where the owner is out of possession and
does not reside at the premises where such buildings are located.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each property
which is subject to the provisions of this chapter to timely file
a registry application within 60 days of the effective date of this
chapter. The form shall require the following information:
(a) The property address, the section, block and lot number of the property
as stated on the Tax Map of the Village of Tuckahoe and the number
of residential dwelling units on each property.
(b) The owner(s), owner mailing address and telephone number.
(c) The name and names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of any
responsible person(s) of the corporation, limited liability company,
partnership or other similar business entity if the ownership is held
in a nonindividual capacity.
(d) The name, address and telephone number of a local responsible person
over 21 years old, residing or doing business in Westchester County,
who shall be responsible for the care and management of such property
and is 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 Westchester County.
(e) The form shall be signed by the owner or his or her designee and
shall contain the following declaration: "I hereby 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 provisions of law relevant to the making and filing of false instruments
and shall constitute a violation of this chapter."
(f) It shall be the responsibility of each owner to timely notify the
Building Department whenever the information provided in this 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.