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RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION C. Registration forms are available in the Village Clerks Office and must be completed and returned within 90 days of this law being effective. D. It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep this information accurate and updated. The owner shall amend the registration to reflect any change in the required information within 30 days of such change. Failure to comply shall constitute a violation and the owner may be subjected to penaities and/or fines. E. The acquisition or transfer of property constituting asa rental property shall require the new owner complete, sign, and submit the Rental Registration form to the Code Enforcement office within 30 days of the date of grant or transfer. Penalties and Enforcement A. Any person or entity who fails to register a rental property, multi-dwelling unit, dormitory dwelling, or violates any provision of this policy shall be subject to penalties as follows: 1. Fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 per day, or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both; and 2. Each week that a violation continues shail constitute a separate offense. B. The Village may also seek injunctive relief or other civil remedies pursuant to Executive Law §382. _ ‘Fees A. There is a one-time fee of $75.00 to register as a “landlord”. This is not per property. However, all properties must be listed. A fee of $25.00 will be assessed when adding properties to an already established list. Recordkeeping and Coordination A. All rental registration and inspection records shall be maintained by the Code Enforcement Office for a minimum of five (5) years, in accordance with the New York State Records Retention Schedule MU-1. B. Copies of inspection results shall be shared with the Gowanda Fire Department for pre-fire planning and life safety purposes.