Central Square, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-5
Certificate of compliance
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A. 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 article 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 article.
Central Square, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-5 establishes that a rental dwelling unit may not be occupied unless a Code Enforcement Officer has issued a certificate of compliance confirming the unit meets applicable housing maintenance standards. A temporary certificate can be granted while violations are actively being corrected. Certificates remain valid for three years but can be revoked in writing if an inspection reveals the unit falls out of compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the local article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Central Square, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-5, compliant rental operators secure a certificate of compliance from the Code Enforcement Officer before allowing any tenant to occupy a unit. Because certificates expire after three years, operators generally track renewal dates and schedule inspections in advance to avoid a lapse. Operators also maintain the unit in conformance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code throughout the certificate period, since an inspection revealing violations can result in written revocation of the certificate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Central Square, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 § 136-5 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit has a valid certificate of compliance before or during occupancy, as no unit is lawfully occupied without one. If a unit lacks a current certificate or if the certificate has been revoked, that fact may be relevant to housing complaints or other enforcement actions available through the local Code Enforcement Officer. Tenants who have concerns about their unit's compliance status may contact the Code Enforcement Officer directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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