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Where things happen for a property in Rochester. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.
- County
- Monroe County
- Deeds and records
- The Monroe County Clerk is the official registrar of deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, judgments and liens. Its online records database has deeds and mortgages from January 1976 and document images online since 1993.
- Foreclosure sales
- Foreclosure is judicial, and a court-appointed referee conducts the sale. Under the Seventh Judicial District auction plan, Monroe County auctions take place in the lower atrium of the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, scheduled through the Monroe Foreclosure Part.
- Property records
- Monroe County: View Property Information
- Local rules for owners
- Rochester requires a certificate of occupancy for rental properties that are not owner-occupied. One and two family rentals renew every 6 years (3 years in the Lead High-Risk Area or where deteriorated paint is found), and buildings with 3 or more units renew every 3 years.
- After a two-family dwelling changes hands, the new owner must obtain a certificate of occupancy or conditional certificate within 90 days, unless one was issued within two years before the transfer.
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FAQ
Where are foreclosure sales held for Rochester properties?
Foreclosure is judicial, and a court-appointed referee conducts the sale. Under the Seventh Judicial District auction plan, Monroe County auctions take place in the lower atrium of the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, scheduled through the Monroe Foreclosure Part.
Where are deeds recorded for Rochester properties?
The Monroe County Clerk is the official registrar of deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, judgments and liens. Its online records database has deeds and mortgages from January 1976 and document images online since 1993.
Does Rochester have rules for rental property owners?
Rochester requires a certificate of occupancy for rental properties that are not owner-occupied. One and two family rentals renew every 6 years (3 years in the Lead High-Risk Area or where deteriorated paint is found), and buildings with 3 or more units renew every 3 years. After a two-family dwelling changes hands, the new owner must obtain a certificate of occupancy or conditional certificate within 90 days, unless one was issued within two years before the transfer.
Upstate New York Rules That Apply Here
Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.
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