Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-2
Application for certificate required before renting; petition for relief
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A. Certificate required. The owner of a property containing an RRAU must, before allowing occupancy, apply to the Building Inspector, Housing Inspector and/or their assistant(s) for a certificate of rental safety. B. Petition for relief from certificate of rental safety requirement. Any property owner within the Village may submit a petition to the Village Board requesting relief from the requirement to gain a certificate of rental safety before allowing occupancy of an RRAU. Such petition shall be subject to approval by the Village Board, and no occupancy shall be allowed without a certificate of rental safety unless approval of the Village Board has been previously obtained. (1) The Village Board in making a determination to grant relief to a property owner may consider, in reaching a decision on such request, any item that the Village Board deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the following: whether the occupant is a guest; whether the occupancy will be temporary in nature; persons acting as property managers for owners residing temporarily at seasonal homes; and housing of exchange students. The Village Board may also consider such other terms and conditions as the Village Board deems appropriate. (2) Any approval granted by the Village Board shall be deemed an agreement by the property owner to refrain from accepting rent from the occupant in consideration for his or her occupancy. (3) In the event that approval of the Village Board is granted, the property owner shall be responsible for complying with all regulations set forth under Chapter 171 , Property Maintenance, and all other sections of the Village Code pertaining to residential property maintenance.
Under Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-2, any property containing a Rental Registration and Accountability Unit (RRAU) must have a certificate of rental safety on file before anyone is allowed to move in. A property owner who cannot or does not wish to obtain that certificate before occupancy may petition the Village Board for relief, but no one may occupy the unit until either the certificate is issued or the Board formally approves the petition. If the Board grants relief, that approval carries the condition that the owner may not collect rent from the occupant, and the owner remains fully responsible for meeting all property-maintenance standards under Chapter 171 and related Village Code sections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of RRAU-designated properties in Ellenville should be aware that § 181-2 requires a certificate of rental safety—obtained through the Building Inspector or Housing Inspector—before any occupancy begins. If unusual circumstances arise (such as hosting an exchange student, a temporary guest, or a property manager at a seasonal home), a written petition to the Village Board is the prescribed path for seeking an exemption, though no occupancy may begin until the Board acts favorably. Owners who receive Board approval under § 181-2 must understand that accepting rent from that occupant is prohibited under the terms of the approval, and full compliance with Chapter 171 property-maintenance requirements remains mandatory regardless.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 181-2, prospective occupants of an RRAU in Ellenville have an interest in knowing whether the property owner has obtained a certificate of rental safety before move-in, since occupancy is not supposed to begin without one (or a Village Board exemption). If a tenant believes a landlord allowed occupancy without the required certificate and without Board approval, that potential violation of ch. 181 § 181-2 may be relevant to raise with Village officials, including the Building or Housing Inspector. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help occupants understand how this certificate requirement intersects with their broader rights and what avenues exist for reporting non-compliance.
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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