Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-2
Certificate of occupancy and inspection required
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No person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or the like shall rent, lease or suffer or allow any person or persons, except members of a family, to live in or occupy, as a tenant, any dwelling, unless a certificate of occupancy is obtained from the Inspector after an inspection thereof certifying that said dwelling is fit for human habitation and is in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and local laws or ordinances of the village.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-2 establishes that any dwelling rented or leased to tenants must first receive a certificate of occupancy from the village Inspector. The certificate is issued only after an inspection confirms the dwelling is fit for human habitation and meets all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This requirement applies to any individual, business entity, or organization acting as a landlord, with an exception for family members occupying the same dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Canton Village Code § 248-2, compliant rental operators secure a valid certificate of occupancy from the village Inspector before allowing any non-family tenant to move in or occupy a dwelling. This means scheduling and passing an inspection that confirms the unit meets habitability standards and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Maintaining documentation of the certificate and keeping the property in continued compliance with those standards are practices associated with lawful rental operation in Canton Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village Code § 248-2 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether a valid certificate of occupancy was obtained from the village Inspector before their tenancy began. If a landlord rented a unit without the required inspection and certificate, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who have concerns about compliance can contact the Canton Village Inspector's office, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore whether the absence of a certificate may be relevant to any housing dispute they are involved in.
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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