Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-5
Certificate of compliance
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A. On and after January 1, 2017, no rental dwelling unit shall be occupied until and unless a certificate of compliance has been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer, certifying that such rental dwelling unit conforms to the housing maintenance provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, this chapter and other applicable local laws and regulations, except that a temporary certificate may be issued upon showing, to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer, that remedial action is being taken to correct violations. B. A certificate of compliance shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance. C. A certificate may be revoked, by written notice thereof, if upon an inspection the rental dwelling unit is found to be in violation of the housing maintenance provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or this chapter.
Under Camillus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 § 86-5, every rental dwelling unit must hold a valid certificate of compliance—issued by the Code Enforcement Officer—before it can be occupied. The certificate confirms the unit meets state fire prevention, building code, and local housing maintenance standards, and it remains valid for three years from issuance. A temporary certificate can be granted while documented corrective work is underway, but the certificate can be revoked in writing if a subsequent inspection reveals a code violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Camillus must obtain a certificate of compliance from the Code Enforcement Officer before allowing any tenant to occupy a unit, as required by ch. 86 § 86-5. Compliant operators typically track each certificate's three-year expiration date and initiate renewal inspections well in advance to avoid a lapse. Because a certificate can be revoked following any inspection that uncovers a housing maintenance or fire-code violation, property managers generally address maintenance issues promptly and keep documentation of completed repairs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-5 of Camillus's rental housing code gives tenants a baseline assurance that their unit has been inspected and certified as meeting state and local housing standards before occupancy begins. If a unit lacks a current certificate of compliance—or if a certificate was revoked after a failed inspection—that may constitute a violation of ch. 86 § 86-5 that tenants can raise with the local Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants who believe their unit is out of compliance may also consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the range of options available to them.
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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