Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-14
Inspections; positions of certificate
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A. Inspection procedures. A certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance may only be obtained after an inspection of the dwelling, including all dwelling units, by the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her deputies. Either a certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance or a notice of violation shall be issued within 15 days after the date of such inspection. (1) If violations are found during the inspection, such violations shall be corrected, or the dwelling unit vacated, within a period of time ranging from 10 days to six months, depending on the severity of the violation and the physical requirements necessary to remedy such violations, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. (2) A reinspection may be conducted at any time during the period of the certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance, with a minimum of 10 days' notice to the owner or his agent, if a signed complaint of noncompliance is received from a person or persons renting a dwelling unit, or upon less notice if deemed necessary by the Code Enforcement Officer in case of emergency. Such reinspection shall have the same force as the original inspection. (3) An owner's refusal to permit inspection of a tenant's rental unit shall be admissible as evidence of a breach of the warranty of habitability in any action by the landlord for remedy under the lease or to recover real property in a special proceeding under the provisions of the New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law . B. Posting of certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance. The certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance issued pursuant to this article, shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the dwelling upon its issuance. The certificate shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance unless a reinspection discloses violations. Upon correction of the violations, the certificate shall then be valid for the remainder of the original period of issuance.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-14 establishes a system under which rental dwellings must be inspected by the Code Enforcement Officer before a certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance can be issued. Either a compliance certificate or a notice of violation must follow within 15 days of the inspection, and any violations found must be corrected—or the unit vacated—within a timeframe of 10 days to six months based on severity. The certificate, once issued, must be posted conspicuously in the dwelling and remains valid for three years unless a reinspection uncovers new violations. Notably, an owner's refusal to allow inspection of a tenant's unit can be used as evidence of a breach of the warranty of habitability in legal proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-14, compliant property owners arrange for a Code Enforcement Officer inspection of all dwelling units before obtaining a certificate of inspection and maintenance compliance, then post that certificate in a conspicuous location within the dwelling. When violations are identified, operators address them within the timeframe set by the Code Enforcement Officer—which can range from 10 days to six months depending on severity—and pursue reinspection to restore the certificate's validity. Owners should be aware that refusing to permit inspection of a tenant's unit can be introduced as evidence of a warranty-of-habitability breach in any subsequent legal action, including eviction or lease-enforcement proceedings under New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-14 gives tenants a meaningful role in the inspection process: a signed complaint of noncompliance from a renting occupant can trigger a reinspection, which carries the same legal weight as the original inspection. If a landlord refuses to allow the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect a rental unit, that refusal may be raised as evidence of a breach of the warranty of habitability in court proceedings. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved violations or that their landlord is obstructing inspection may consider contacting the Chester Code Enforcement Officer directly, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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