Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-3
Application requirements
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Applications for certificates of occupancy shall be made in writing to the Inspector and shall state: A. The name, address and principal place of business of the owner. B. Such description of the dwelling, by street number or otherwise, as will enable the Inspector easily to locate the same. C. The name and address of the principal place of business of the agent, person, association or corporation, if any, appointed by said owner for the management of same.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-3 establishes the minimum information that must be included in a written application for a certificate of occupancy. The application must identify the property owner, provide enough detail to locate the dwelling, and disclose any management agent responsible for the property. This rule ensures that the Inspector has the basic contact and location information needed to process and evaluate the application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 248 § 248-3, property owners seeking a certificate of occupancy in Canton Village must submit a written application to the Inspector that includes their own name, address, and principal place of business. The application must also describe the dwelling clearly enough—by street number or other means—for the Inspector to locate it without difficulty. If a management agent, company, or association has been appointed to oversee the property, compliant operators include that party's name and business address in the application as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-3 requires that a certificate of occupancy application on file with the Inspector identify the property owner and any management agent for the dwelling. Tenants can use this provision as a reference point when seeking to identify who is legally responsible for a rental unit, since the application must disclose both owner and agent contact information. Those with questions about whether a valid certificate of occupancy exists for their dwelling may contact the local Inspector's office or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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