East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 144-7
Review of application
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The Code Enforcement Officer shall review each application for completeness and accuracy and shall make an on-site inspection of the proposed rental dwelling unit or units. If satisfied that the proposed rental dwelling unit or units, as well as the premises in which the same are located, comply substantially with all applicable laws of the state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the county and the Town/Village and that such rental dwelling unit or units would not create an unsafe or dangerous condition or create an unsafe or substandard structure as defined in the Building Code or create a nuisance to adjoining or nearby property, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue the permit or permits applied for.
Under East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 144 § 144-7, the Code Enforcement Officer is required to review every rental permit application for completeness and accuracy and to conduct an on-site inspection of the proposed rental unit or units. A permit is issued only when the officer is satisfied that the unit and its surrounding premises substantially comply with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, and that the unit would not create an unsafe, dangerous, or substandard condition or a nuisance to neighboring properties. This provision establishes a gatekeeping function that ties the issuance of a rental permit directly to demonstrated compliance with building and safety standards.
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Property owners and managers seeking a rental permit in East Rochester should be aware that § 144-7 requires both a document review and a physical on-site inspection before any permit is issued. Compliant operators generally ensure that all units and the broader premises meet applicable state and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations prior to submitting an application, so that the Code Enforcement Officer can readily confirm the absence of unsafe, dangerous, or nuisance conditions. Keeping maintenance records, addressing outstanding code violations in advance, and submitting a thorough and accurate application are practices commonly associated with a smooth review process under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 144-7 of East Rochester's Code of Ordinances establishes that rental units must pass both an application review and an on-site inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer before a permit is granted, meaning tenants have a basis to inquire whether a unit they occupy or plan to occupy holds a valid rental permit. If a unit appears to lack a permit or to have been permitted despite unsafe or substandard conditions, tenants may consider contacting the East Rochester Code Enforcement Office to report concerns or request information about a unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand what options may be available when a rental unit does not appear to meet the standards outlined in § 144-7.
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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