University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1464-01
Certificate of occupancy required
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All rental property which is to be occupied by anyone other than the owner of such property must be inspected and approved for occupancy or re-occupancy. The owner or agent of such property must obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Commissioner of Code Enforcement and/or his or her designee prior to the occupation or re-occupation of such unit. This requirement shall not affect the requirement that a certificate of occupancy be obtained on all new construction prior to occupancy.
University Park § 1464-01 requires that any rental property intended to be occupied by someone other than the owner must first be inspected and receive official approval before anyone moves in or returns to the unit. A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the Commissioner of Code Enforcement or a designated representative before the unit can be occupied or re-occupied. This rule applies in addition to, and does not replace, the separate certificate of occupancy requirement that already exists for newly constructed buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under University Park § 1464-01, compliant rental property operators ensure that every unit is inspected and holds a valid certificate of occupancy from the Commissioner of Code Enforcement before a tenant takes possession or returns after a vacancy. This means initiating the inspection and approval process well in advance of any planned move-in or re-occupancy date, so that no gap exists between the certificate's issuance and the tenant's arrival. Operators who also manage new construction should be aware that § 1464-01 requirements layer on top of, rather than substitute for, the new-construction certificate of occupancy process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1464-01 of University Park's housing code establishes that a rental unit must be inspected and carry a valid certificate of occupancy from the Commissioner of Code Enforcement before a tenant lawfully occupies or re-occupies it. Tenants who believe a unit was made available to them without this certificate in place may have grounds to raise that as a concern with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with University Park's municipal code can help explain what options are generally available when this requirement has not been met.
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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